Patrick Hsieh wrote: > Hello list, > > I created a file as root and chown it to a common account, then su to > that account, trying to delete it as that account but failed. Any idea? >
this is one of the most problems for unix newbies... basically, when you remove a file you don't modify it, but the directory that contains it. so to remove a file you need write permission on the directory, and the permissions on the file are almost completely irrilevant. hope this helps. pietro. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
