Hi,
Ghins Mathai typed:
> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 633514 Jun 3 18:55 space.usage
> When I try writing it, I am not allowed (as no 'w' for others)
> But when I try removing it I can. Why ???
I think it has something to do with the fact that it lies in your home
directory - which is owned by you. Thus, you can delete it. But you
can't change it's mode or write to it because it would be a major
security risk. Imagine if you could make the file executable and
setuid (its still owned by root) and then write to it. :-)
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/* I'm not sure - this is what I understand about it! */
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