>>>>> Thought writes: Thought> How do I make a whole directory tree and it's files Thought> readable by everyone? I can't just chmod -R a+r dir Thought> because then they won't be able to cd to the directories, Thought> but I can't chmod -R a+rx dir because then all the files Thought> will be executable... Is there a way to make the Thought> directories +x without making all the files +x?
Many people have opinions on the above, but I prefer... Thought> Or better yet is there a way to copy the owner's Thought> permissions to the group and other's permissions? Thanks this approach. Type "chmod -R g=u ." regards, kai -- A large number of young women don't trust men with beards. (BFBS Radio)