t represents a sticky bit. Linux ignores the sticky bit on files, but it does take into account the sticky bit on directories. When a directory has the sticky bit it prevents users from renaming, deleting, or moving files that are not owned by the user they are logged in as. Only the owner of the directory can perform those actions even if the user has write permission, unless it is a super user.
On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:46 AM, Manny <[email protected]> wrote: > Does anyone know what the "t" in the world permissions field means? > > drwxr-xr-t 13 vectormax vectormax 4096 2008-11-20 23:48 > eschalon_b1_saved_game > > It's a game save file. I've never heard of or seen a "t" in the > permissions field. > > d - directory (also "l" for symbolic link) > r - read > w - write > x - execute > t - ? > > I guess there's a first time for everything. > > --Manny > _______________________________________________ > LinuxUsers mailing list > [email protected] > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > -- Peter Manis (678) 269-7979
