NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #19/NN_1992_19.iso/spool/comp/unix/question/10401

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From: [e-mail] (I W Scott Barker)
Subject: Re: How can I allow access to a subdirectory without risking other files?
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It seems that my original post wasn't clear enough, so I'll try to rephrase:

I know how to give group/other access to a subdirectory without risking my
other files, however, I want people to be able to read/write to ANY file in
the subdirectory. That includes files put there by other people. The only way
I know of to do this is to make sure that everyone has their umask set to 000
when they are working in that subdirectory. I am looking for a better
solution, where I don't have to rely on them setting their umask correctly.
The only way I know of to do that, is to set their effective user id to me
when they are in that subdirectory, manipulating files. What I need to know
is how to do that safely. Or, if anyone has another suggestion on how to do
this, that would be good too.

Then again, it may just be impossible. If anyone can help, I would appreciate
it.

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Scott Barker
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"Remember, wherever you go, there you are."
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