This guide, "Take Control of Permissions in Leopard," authored by Brian Tanaka and published by Take Control Books in June 2009, is designed for users of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding and managing file, folder, and disk permissions within this operating system. The manual delves into essential features such as keeping files private, understanding the 'Ignore Permissions' setting, and the implications of repairing permissions. It also addresses practical challenges like deleting stuck files and resolving common permissions-related problems, offering effective solutions for a smoother user experience.
The purpose of this manual is to provide clear, actionable guidance on permission management. It covers various methods, including utilizing the Finder interface, employing Mac utilities, and leveraging the command line for advanced control. Readers will gain insight into complex topics such as the sticky bit, access control lists, bit masks, and different permission notations (symbolic versus absolute). This document is intended to empower users, from beginners to advanced technicians, to effectively manage and troubleshoot permissions on their Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard systems.
Permissions problems got you down? Turn to Unix expert Brian Tanaka's unique guide to the permissions in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard that control access to your files, folders, and disks. You'll learn how to keep files private, when to set Ignore Permissions, what happens when you repair permissions, how to delete stuck files, and the best ways to solve permissions-related problems. Advanced concepts include the sticky bit, Leopard's more-important access control lists, bit masks, and symbolic versus absolute ways to set permissions. The book covers how to take control of permissions via the Finder, with Mac utilities, and using the command line.
Author: Tanaka, Brian
Publisher: Take Control Books
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Take Control of Permissions in Leopard
Pages: 00000 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2009-06-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781933671369
Category: Computers : Operating Systems - Macintosh
Category: Computers : Database Management - General
Permissions problems got you down? Turn to Unix expert Brian Tanaka's unique guide to the permissions in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard that control access to your files, folders, and disks. You'll learn how to keep files private, when to set Ignore Permissions, what happens when you repair permissions, how to delete stuck files, and the best ways to solve permissions-related problems. Advanced concepts include the sticky bit, Leopard's more-important access control lists, bit masks, and symbolic versus absolute ways to set permissions. The book covers how to take control of permissions via the Finder, with Mac utilities, and using the command line.
Author: Tanaka, Brian
Publisher: Take Control Books
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Take Control of Permissions in Leopard
Pages: 00000 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2009-06-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781933671369
Category: Computers : Operating Systems - Macintosh
Category: Computers : Database Management - General
