Sup Guys

I am currently trying to CHMOD a directory (entire directory) to 777. I type the following command

chmod 777 -R aDirectory/

I get the following prompt

"forums/anotherDirectory/anything.php" : Operation Not Permitted
etc
etc
etc
etc

Then of course it does not complete it's course. How do I set the permission I am assuming to the directory so I can have the ability to chmod an entire directory?? uhm.. that sound like the same Q.. lol u guys get the point

Note: I know it's bad to chmod everything but I need this for now. Ill go back later to fix it.

Thanks Guys!!

Are you root? Use sudo

If u are, then i will let others help you, 'cause i cant

Cheers,
J0ma

No I am not root I am getting my hosting from a hosting company. But I appreciate it bro.

Well then the directory may not be owned by you...

I'd try chowning the directory first:
Remember that the -R on chmod and chown will recurse _all_ the way in, and so you might be hitting folders you were not expecting too. If you do have sudo access, just put sudo in front of either of those commands.

btw, I don't fully know the situation, but remember that 777 makes the directory totally open to anyone on the system. It may be overkill when a 655 or the like make work.