Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership
Given a directory
/tmp/shared with permissions drwxrwxrwt, what does the t at the end signify?Given a directory /tmp/shared with permissions drwxrwxrwt, what does the t at the end signify?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Interpret permission string ending with 't'
The 't' at the end of directory permissions indicates the sticky bit is set.Step 2: Match 't' with sticky bit meaning
The sticky bit prevents users from deleting files they don't own in that directory.Final Answer:
Sticky bit is set -> Option BQuick Check:
't' at end = sticky bit [OK]
Quick Trick: 't' at end of permissions means sticky bit set [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing 't' with setuid or setgid
- Thinking 't' means no special permission
- Misreading permissions string
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