Re: [Sheflug] File permissions fun

["David Smith" <sheflug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Nonetheless, write permission on a directory means the ability to
> delete files within that directory, which might be the easiest way to
> get there from here (you won't be able to write individual files per
> se, but you will be able to open -> change -> delete original ->
> save).

Not really an option when I want to manage the photos through f-spot
(unless I want to start messing around with source code for that)!

> Another way of hacking it might be to stick a "chmod g+w
> <photodirectory>/*" in the appropriate crontab.
>
> For doing exactly what Dave requires, it looks as though ACLs might be needed:
>
> http://www.linuxformat.co.uk/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=9118&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

That does look like exactly what I want - I'll play with that as soon
as I get back to Sheffield.

> Hope this is of some use,

Looks good :-))
Thanks

> Chris

Davo

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