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13,253 PointsCan't seem to wrap my head around different types of users
Hi there,
Can anyone just help me wrap my head around what exactly are the different types of users? I know that owner is well... The owner/creator of that file. Group and other I am a bit iffy with.
Could someone clarify what these are and use a read world scenario?
Thanks, James.
2 Answers
Alexander Nikiforov
Java Web Development Techdegree Graduate 22,175 PointsCheckout this nice tutorial about groups and users. Start from there :
http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/LinuxTutorialManagingGroups.html
Jerson Rosales
Courses Plus Student 3,798 Points1) Operating sys user or 2) directory and file users (user, group, other)?
1) Is a computer user (sudo adduser - command) 2) File permission for - user(the creator of directory or file), group, other (group & other = other users).