Must read for Linux newbies :: File Permissions

[Rick]

I found this article linked from librenix.com which is one of my favorite Linux info websites.

If you are new or interested in learning Linux, you need to understand the 755 777 644 stuff first. For this knowledge, check out the following article.

http://www.linuxforums.org/security/file_permissions.html


Rick

[NightShade]

In the same vein check out the Unix Chmod Calculator (http://www.csgnetwork.com/csgchmodcalc.html)

[bakes]

Thanks for the great resouces!

[zenic]

Yes, Permissions is very important in programming/scripting.

[Cobra]

Yes, good info. :) I like the calc, now it needs the extra bits!