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**Take Control of Permissions in Leopard**

**Learn to manage permissions in Leopard the right way**

Leopard is a powerful operating system, but it can also be a complex one. One of the most important aspects of Leopard is its permissions system, which controls who can access and modify files and folders. If you don't understand how permissions work, you could end up giving someone else access to your personal information or even allowing them to damage your system.

Take Control of Permissions in Leopard is the definitive guide to understanding and managing permissions in Leopard. Written by Brian Tanaka, a veteran Mac system administrator, this book will teach you everything you need to know about permissions, from the basics to advanced techniques.

In this book, you'll learn:

  • The basics of permissions in Leopard
  • How to view and change permissions
  • How to troubleshoot permissions problems
  • Advanced techniques for managing permissions

Take Control of Permissions in Leopard is essential reading for anyone who wants to get the most out of Leopard. Whether you're a system administrator, a developer, or just a regular user, this book will help you understand and manage permissions the right way.

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