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Old 12-03-2006, 05:18 AM   #1
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How can use chmod to change permissions of all contents in a folder?
 
Old 12-03-2006, 05:46 AM   #2
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You would do
Code:
chmod nnn <foldername>
where nnn are the permissions and if you own the folder. If the folder is not in your home directory, put sudo at the start of the command.

Code:
man chmod
will give you more info.
 
  


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