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User , Group And Others :

User , Group And Others :

Linux Users & Groups :
Linux Users & Groups :
Basic definition :
Basic definition :

User

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Can Read, Write and Execute.

Group

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Can Read and Execute.

Others

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Can only Read.

Summary

  • Use ls -l to view permissions.
  • The permission string contains 10 positions.
  • Position 1 represents the file type.
  • Remaining 9 positions represent permissions.
  • Permissions are divided into:
    • User
    • Group
    • Others
  • Each group always follows:
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  • r = Read
  • w = Write
  • x = Execute
  • = Permission not granted

Complete Breakdown Example

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Break it as:
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