13 August 2008

Modifying User Permissions on Linux

File permissions on Unix and Linux are one of the most ubiquitous stumbling blocks for even regular users of those operating systems.

The intricate structure of which users on a system are allowed to do what is one of the foundations of Unix, providing security and interoperability, but at times it can make working with the system a pain.

Here's a look at how permissions work and how to work with them.

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