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hello,

how can i give an access to another user to see files in my personal folder without changing permissions. Can anybody help me wiht this problem.

I know i have to do something like this: cp /bin/ls $HOME/ls but i'm not sure how does it works.

thanks for any help

Permissions are what control access to files. Moving ls will not affect what a user can see.

so haw can a user view files in my folder wihout changing folder permissions.

If your system does not use ACLs (Access Control Lists), you cannot. Additionally, even with ACLs, I would consider those 'permissions'. Why do you not want to change folder permissions?

its an assignment that i have to do. I have to create a folder in my account only accessible to me change its group and then without changing permissions find a way to let other user to viwe files in it. The hint that he gave us is that it hase to start with cp /bin/ls $HOME/ls.

Pity about the assignment. Homework questions AREN'T allowed here,
please read the rules you agreed to again.


Cheers,
Tink

Wow, this is convoluted. I'm unfortunately bound by the rules Tinkster mentioned, but apparently, there is a way that I would never heave thought of. Is it specific to not changing the permissions of the folder? My curiousities are piqued, sadly.

i dont want anybody to do my homework for me, i just need a hist in what direction i have to look.