the 1000 bit is the sticky bit. With mode 1777 anyone can create fiels in the directory,but only the owner can delete them. Mode 1777 is usually used on /tmp and /var/tmp.
On 21-Nov-2002 Ricardo Campos wrote:
but then you will need mode 777 or 1777.
None of my books explain the difference between 0777 and 1777. What's the significance of the 1?
Ricardo
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