* Gelonida (Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:57:57 +0200) > What do I have to do under python windows to create a directory with > all permissions, such, that new files / directories created below will > inherit the permissions.
Exactly nothing (except creating the directory, of course). > The reason I am asking is, that I'd like to create a directory > structure where multiple users should be allowed to read / write / > create files and directories. > > Alternatively it would be even better to specify exactly which users > should be allowed to access the directory tree. > > I never used / modified Windows file permissions except once or twice > via explorer. I'm thus a little shaky with Microsoft's file > permissions. Microsoft's permission handling hasn't changed in the last eleven years. So you had a lot of time to learn about it. Do you see this "Learn about access control and permissions" link when you're in the security tab? Just click on it. Thorsten -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list