Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership
What will be the output of
ls -l report.txt after running chmod 644 report.txt?What will be the output of ls -l report.txt after running chmod 644 report.txt?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Decode numeric permission 644
6 = read(4) + write(2) for owner, 4 = read for group, 4 = read for others.Step 2: Translate to symbolic permissions
Owner: rw-, Group: r--, Others: r--, so permission string is '-rw-r--r--'.Final Answer:
-rw-r--r-- 1 user group 0 date report.txt -> Option AQuick Check:
chmod 644 = owner rw, others r only [OK]
Quick Trick: 644 means owner rw, group and others read only [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing 644 with 755
- Assuming execute permission is set
- Mixing up group and others permissions
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