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 # Usage
 
-The scripts are meant to be run on a Cloud Foundry [stack](https://docs.cloudfoundry.org/concepts/stacks.html).
+The scripts are meant to be run as root on a Cloud Foundry [stack](https://docs.cloudfoundry.org/concepts/stacks.html).
 
 ## Running within Docker