Modify file permissions
May 28,93To modify a file’s permissions, the chmod command is used. Only the owner of the file and root can use …
Read MorePermission bits
May 28,93In Linux, there are total of nine mode bits that set the basic access permissions. The first three bits set …
Read MoreChange file ownership
May 28,93The chown (stands for change owner) command is used to change the ownership of a file in Linux. In its …
Read MoreCustomize a user’s work environment
May 28,93The /etc/skel directory holds files that are copied automatically to individual users’ home directories when their accounts are being created. …
Read More/etc/group file format
May 28,93The group membership in Linux is controlled through the /etc/group file. This is a simple text file that contains a …
Read MoreDelete groups
May 28,93To delete a group in Linux, you can use a tool called delgroup. delgroup is a friendlier front-end to the …
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