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Re: [PATCH] new chmod flag: R = r for files, rx for dirs
From: |
Bob Proulx |
Subject: |
Re: [PATCH] new chmod flag: R = r for files, rx for dirs |
Date: |
Tue, 20 Nov 2001 23:52:22 -0700 |
> This is a result of discussion on lkml on usefulness of x bit on dirs.
> It adds new flag to chmod:
>
> chmod -R a+R dir
>
> R=(r for files, rx for dirs)
Would it be possible to give a little more rational behind this? I
don't see the need for this option. It doesn't mean you couldn't
convince me, however.
> Without this flag, in order to achieve functionality of above command
> one needs to write ridiculously long script.
Such as the following? What am I missing?
chmod -R a+rX dir
Bob