Re: what is the sticky bit?

[Peter Iannarelli <peter@genxl.com>]

Paul Miller wrote:
> 
> I know this is a really stupid question.. but what is the sticky bit?
> 
> -Paul

The sticky bit allows a UID to be the owner of a file while
that file is being accessed by that user. In essence if a user
opens a file, that user will be the owner of that file until
it is closed. After closing, the file goes back to its original
state.

**** I THINK ****


Peter


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