twoo

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A regular file

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-

Front

A directory

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d

Front

a symbolic link
Options: c, d, -, l

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l

Front

A character special file refers to a device that handles data as a stream of bytes, such as terminal or modem.

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c

Front

A block special file refers to a device that handles data in blocks, such as hard-drive or CD-ROM drive.

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b

Front

It sets no restrictions on permissions. Anybody may do anything. This is not a recommended setting.

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777 (rwxrwxrwx)

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The file’s owner may read, write, and execute the file. All others may read and execute the file. This setting is common for programs that are used by all users.

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755 (rwxr-xr-x)

Front

What file permission setting is useful for programs that only the owner may use and must be kept private from others? Options: 600 (rw-------), 777 (rwxrwxrwx), 755 (rwxr-xr-x), 700 (rwx------)

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700 (rwx------)

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All users may read and modify the file. Options: 777 (rwxrwxrwx), 644 (rw-r--r--), 666 (rw-rw-rw-), 755 (rwxr-xr-x)

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666 (rw-rw-rw-)

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The owner may read and modify the file, while all others may only read the file. Options: 644 (rw-r--r--), 777 (rwxrwxrwx), 700 (rwx------), 755 (rwxr-xr-x)

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644 (rw-r--r--)