On 10/31/03 11:00 PM, "Donna Zelzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I;m new to OSX (but not to the Mac). Every once in a while, someone > here mentions "repairing permissions" > > What does that mean? (Actually, I think I know the answer to that, at > least in general.) > > More importantly, how do you do it? and when do you do it? > > And where can I find out more information about this? > > Thanks! > > Donnna It's not supposed to have to be done, but I find that following the installation of third party software it is sometimes required. Permissions determine who can read or write to a file; if they are not right, often a program will not run. You can repair permissions by running the disk utility's disk first aid on your boot drive and then using the repair permissions option. Takes a short while, and it's harmless. It can speed up things if there are any problems - the program will report back to you on what it has done, if anything. -- Bruce ____________________________________________________ B R U C E K. klutch-at-erols.com -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
