folder access folder

taze · 03-17-2006, 07:20 PM

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

Matir · 03-17-2006, 08:04 PM

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

taze · 03-17-2006, 08:09 PM

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

Matir · 03-17-2006, 08:16 PM

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?

taze · 03-17-2006, 08:26 PM

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.

Tinkster · 03-18-2006, 11:40 PM

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

Cheers,
Tink

Matir · 03-18-2006, 11:50 PM

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.

taze · 03-19-2006, 08:05 PM

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