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Old 12-18-2003, 01:31 PM   #1
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how do i grant privilages to 'normal users'


how can i allow normal users to use applications such as X CD Roast or so?
 
Old 12-18-2003, 01:39 PM   #2
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Set the file permission to allow execution. Like this:
chmod 755 <application name>
This sets:
read, write and execute for owner (probably root) (first 7)
read and execute for group (middle 5)
read and execute for all (last 5)

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