[ILUG] CHMOD

[Conor Mac Aoidh]

I agree it is easier not to use the numbers - the other syntax makes more sense.


On 1/9/09, David Wilkins <dwilkins at maths.tcd.ie> wrote:
> I wonder whether there is any particular reason why people use, or
> recommend, codes like 777.  It is surely easier to remember the usage
> exemplified in the following:
>
>   chmod u+rwx myfile     (grant read, write, execute to the user, i.e.,
> owner, of the file)
>
>   chmod go+rx myfile     (grant read and execute permissions to group, and
> to others)
>
>   chmod go-r myfile        (make file unreadable to group and others)
>
>   chmod u-w myfile         (make file unwritable for user)
>
>   chmod ug+x                 (make the file executable by user and group
> members)
>
>    u = user who owns the file
>    g = any member of the group associated with the file
>    o = any other user of the system
>
> Similarly you can grant read, write and execute permission for directories
> just as for files.  (Manuals will clarify
> what the privilege of 'executing' a directory allows people to do.)
>
> Surely this usage is easier, especially for the less experienced Linux or
> UNIX user than 777 etc.
>
> David
>
> 2009/1/9 Miguel Angel Vilela <miguev at gmail.com>
>
>> chmod 777 folder
>>
>> man chmod for more details ;-)
>>
>> On Jan 9, 2009 3:45 PM, "Conor Mac Aoidh" <conormacaoidh at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I just have a quick question about permissions. How to you grant all
>> read, write, everything permissions to a folder with chmod?
>>
>> Thanks
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