Paul Miller wrote: > > I know this is a really stupid question.. but what is the sticky bit? > > -Paul
The sticky bit allows a UID to be the owner of a file while that file is being accessed by that user. In essence if a user opens a file, that user will be the owner of that file until it is closed. After closing, the file goes back to its original state. **** I THINK **** Peter -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .