Re: Umask 002 policy
On (22/12/04 20:19), Juhasz Sandor wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I have to implement default umask 002 for my users on my Debian server.
> I use KDM login. I searched the net, and I found tips only on setting umask
> on console, and on terminal emulators. (The standard /etc/profile,
> ~/.bashrc, /etc/bash.bashrc way.) Any program started from X window manager
> (for example K menu), has the original 022 umask. How can I solve this
> problem?
>
> Some words about my server filesystem: I have some directories (teachers,
> classA, classB, etc) in my /export directory, which are only readable and
> writable by the groups with the same name. These groups have to be able to
> read, and edit each other's files. I decided to make this role with
> umask 002
> and private groups for every user (for their home directory). Is this the
> common way to solve this situation? If not, please help me.
Hi Alex
I've struggled with this a bit myself but I think I found a way to do it
or two ways depending on what you are trying to achieve.
You will find a way of setting the default login umask in
/etc/login.defs
in addition you can create top line home directories after doing
$ umask 002
This should ensure that all sub-directories and files are created with
the correct permissions
For existing directories: $ chmod -R 775 should do the trick
However, I'm no expert and others may give you better advice - I'd be
interested to know if there's a better way of doing this.
Regards
Clive
>
> The problem is quite urgent for me, so please help!
>
> Thanks for your replies.
>
> Alex from Hungary.
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