Why can't I delete a file where I have group write permissions on?
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Mar 15, 202687445 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Problem
I have a file with the following permissions: , and set to 775. My normal user, let's call him boby, is in the group. Why can't I delete the file with the user boby?
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root:data
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Because by deleting a file, you are not just modifying the file but also modifying its directory. So if your file is: You would be able to do: But if your directory permissions are: Then system will prevent you removing the file.
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