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Read/write/execute Equivalents Of UNIX Permissions

Question

What are the read/write/execute equivalents for UNIX permissions 777 and 755?

Answer

  • UNIX 777:
    • Owner: rwx
    • Group: rwx
    • Other: rwx
  • UNIX 755:
    • Owner: rwx
    • Group: r-x
    • Other: r-x
  • Key:
    r = readable
    w = writable
    x = executable
    - = no permission

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