Linux file permissions and ownership are not just a dry technical concept—they’re the foundation of system security and multi-user cooperation. Whether you're setting up a simple script or managing a ...

Sometimes you see more than just the ordinary r, w, x and - designations when looking at file permissions on Linux. How can you get a clearer view of what the uncommon charactrers are trying to ...

How to Change Permissions on CentOS. Just as your office file cabinets should be off-limits to competitors and snoops, access to the files on your company's computers should be restricted as well.

Linux has made it possible for admins and users to get fairly granular with file and folder permissions. This guide will examine both methods of setting permissions.

Hi all, Not sure what forum this should go in so I will start here. Our company is currently running Novell eDirectory. Our main file server is running Suse Linux 11 with the permissions managed ...

In this Linux 101, Jack Wallen explains the SUID permission bit. ... If you’re new to Linux administration, you’ve probably already started learning about file permissions.