-----Original Message----- From: Dave Thorn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 21 December 2001 10:45 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dual boot
On Fri, Dec 21, 2001 at 10:34:17AM -0000, Ivor Williams wrote: > > This uses a 16 bit mask: (System:RWED,Owner:RWED,Group:RWED,World:RWED) > > RWED bits are Read, Write, Execute and Delete. so if you have Write but not Delete you can truncate the file and get much the same effect? Correct. You can nobble a file completely, but not remove its directory entry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and solely for the intended addressee(s). Unauthorised reproduction, disclosure, modification, and/or distribution of this email may be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete it from your system. The views expressed in this message do not necessarily reflect those of LIFFE (Holdings) Plc or any of its subsidiary companies. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
