> 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 _______________________________________________ Bug-fileutils mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-fileutils