I recommend using find in combination with xargs instead of -exec. Like
this:
find <root-dir> -type f -print | xargs chmod 644
find <root-dir> -type d -print | xargs chmod 755
The difference is it doesn't create a separate chmod process for each and
every file and directory. Running find with -exec on a large directory tree
(i.e. containing many files) can put a surprising load on the system.
"Skuse, Phil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> how about
>
> find <root-dir> -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;
> find <root-dir> -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gordon McDowall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 04 September 2002 11:18
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> Subject: file - directory permissions
>
>
> Hi
>
> We run a few virtual web servers and often get people who have changed the
> permissions of many of the directories and files within their website root
> directory. Has anyone ever seen/written a script that would reset the
> permissions on everything below their root directory ie files to 644 but
> directories to something different etc.
> Any help appreciated
>
> Gordon
>
>
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