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Old 05-31-2003, 01:55 AM   #1
zombie killa
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Help!!!!!!


I accidently changed permisions on my xfree86 file and i have no idea how...how would i change the permisions on that file without the GUI....?
 
Old 05-31-2003, 03:22 AM   #2
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use the command chmod

look at the man page for it and it explains it all. But a quick overview is:

chmod a+w : Give <a>ll users writing capability

chmod u+r : Give <u>ser who owns the file read ability
 
Old 05-31-2003, 03:35 AM   #3
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