On Thu, Nov 21, 2002 at 01:47:28AM -0500, Brian Ashe wrote: > > I try to delete the files and get the warning > > "do you want to delete write protected file (Y/n)" > > I say Yes and the answer is > > "Sorry I am unable to unlink the file" > > and the file is not deleted.
> man lsattr > man chattr > The usual tactic is to make the files "immutable". It is at the file system > level and that's why root can't do anything about it. Well, at least until > the immutable flag is cleared. Thanks Brian It must be the chattr -i filename that I need. mettavihari -- A saying of the Buddha from http://metta.lk/ He who has no longings, who, through knowledge, is free from doubts, who has gained a firm footing in the Deathless (Nibbana), - him I call a Brahmana. Random Dhammapada Verse 411 -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list