Why does chmod +w not give write permission to other(o)
When I run chmod +w filename it doesn’t give write permission to other, it just gives write permission to user and group.
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How to apply recursively chmod directories without affecting files?
After I apply chmod -R to a directory, permissions are changed for everything within (files and directories). How can I add execute/search (x) permissions to directories without modifying the files?
What is the first chmod octal digit in a four-digit value for?
Sometimes I see chmod commands that use four octal digits instead of three — what is the optional first digit for? For example, chmod 777 is equivalent to chmod a+rwx; what’s the same command for chmod 2777?
Get the chmod numerical value for a file
In FreeBSD and also in Linux, how can I get the numerical chmod value of a file? For example, 644 instead of -rw-r–r–? I need an automatic way for a Bash script. Answers: Thank you for visiting the Q&A section on Magenaut. Please note that all the answers may not help you solve the issue … Read more
How to check which Apache group I can use for the web server to write?
I’m trying to make WordPress work. I currently have this error message:
Chmod by Letters Vs Numbers
I was recently asked by a colleague to use chmod with letters instead of numbers. Apart from the obvious readability advantage is there any particular reason to use letters over numbers ?
permissions 755 on /home//
I am wondering why by default my directory /home/<user>/ has permissions set to 755. This allows other users to enter into directories and read files in my home. Is there any legitimate reason for this ?