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Old 02-14-2007, 12:07 AM   #1
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using chmod for multiple files

I copied a folder with almost 1GB from windows as root.
I want to change the file permission of its and all of its contents.
How can i do this using a single chmod command.
 
Old 02-14-2007, 01:09 AM   #2
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You would do something like:

chmod -R xxx ./DirectoryName
 
Old 02-14-2007, 04:29 AM   #3
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Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux General and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.
 
Old 02-14-2007, 05:45 AM   #4
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use
chmod -R 0xxx ./*
 
  


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