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Old 04-30-2004, 04:18 AM   #1
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Change owner

I would like to change the owner of a directory from one user to another user. Is it possible for root to do this. If so, how? Thanks
 
Old 04-30-2004, 04:24 AM   #2
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http://www.linuxheadquarters.com/how...ic/chmod.shtml
 
Old 04-30-2004, 10:42 AM   #3
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chown NewOwner directory

Also try man chown
 
Old 04-30-2004, 12:23 PM   #4
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PLEASE state all experiences so anyone else can get help from what you learned???

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