Linux file permissions and ownership are not just a dry technical concept—they’re the foundation of system security and multi-user cooperation. Whether you're setting up a simple script or managing a ...

Sometimes you see more than just the ordinary r, w, x and - designations when looking at file permissions on Linux. How can you get a clearer view of what the uncommon charactrers are trying to ...

How to Change Permissions on CentOS. Just as your office file cabinets should be off-limits to competitors and snoops, access to the files on your company's computers should be restricted as well ...

Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux.

The basic Linux file permission system is simple and robust, and it’s no surprise that it’s survived intact for over 50 years. But the execute bit is a confusing element, one that is worth ...

File sharing in OS X is very similar to file access when you're sitting at the computer; in fact, the Unix structure of OS X makes access permissions to resources the same for both local and ...

If a fear of the command line has prevented you from making use of the more secure sftp, Jack Wallen wants to show you how you can easily connect to that remote server, with a simple file manager.

Linux has made it possible for admins and users to get fairly granular with file and folder permissions. This guide will examine both methods of setting permissions.

PERMISSIONS, ACCOUNTS, AND FILE ORGANIZATION Because of its Unix heritage, Mac OS X is a true multi-user operating system from the ground up. Yet some people have used Mac OS X for many months ...