What does the chown command do in Linux?

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Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership

What does the chown command do in Linux?

ADeletes a file or directory

BChanges the owner of a file or directory

CChanges the permissions of a file or directory

DCopies a file or directory

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of chown
The chown command is used to change the ownership of files or directories in Linux.
Step 2: Compare with other commands
Changing permissions is done with chmod, deleting with rm, and copying with cp. So these are not correct.
Final Answer:
Changes the owner of a file or directory -> Option B
Quick Check:
chown changes ownership [OK]

Quick Trick: Remember: chown = change owner [OK]

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