Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership
A user tries to execute a script but gets a 'Permission denied' error. Which permission is most likely missing?
A user tries to execute a script but gets a 'Permission denied' error. Which permission is most likely missing?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the error context
'Permission denied' on execution usually means the execute permission is missing.Step 2: Confirm permission needed to run scripts
Execute permission is required to run a file as a program.Final Answer:
Execute permission -> Option AQuick Check:
Execute permission missing = Permission denied [OK]
Quick Trick: Missing execute permission causes 'Permission denied' on run [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing read with execute
- Thinking write is needed to run
- Assuming delete permission exists
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