The “sticky bit” permission…

The “sticky bit” permission…Category: Linux EssentialsThe “sticky bit” permission…
Linux Questions Staff asked 1 year ago

The “sticky bit” permission…

  • …prevents others from overwriting files they don’t own in common directories.
  • …changes the group ownership of existing files in a directory.
  • …prevents others from removing files they don’t own from a common directory.
  • …sets the group ownership of any new file created in a directory.

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