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On Wednesday 13 August 2008 14:23:55 Peter Rabbitson wrote:
> > CIDR-style masking actually is a poor fit here, because it only
> > answers one question -- is that in this?
>
> How does -perm differ?

It uses distinct mode prefixes to represent how to use the mode:

        none    Exact match
        -       All bits must match
        /       Any bits must match

> Now when someone says "I would like to version all suid binaries in a
> separate repository for maximum security (i.e. to detect tampering)"
> Philipp would have his work done already, whereas Sheldon would be
> starting at square one (plus the added benefit of having to worry
> about back-compat).

Well argued, objection withdrawn.  So just consider the GNU find -perm 
suggestion. :-)

Ciao,
Sheldon.
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