Find the answer to your Linux question:
Results 1 to 4 of 4
How do I enable write permissions for the usr/sbin folder? Thanks....
Enjoy an ad free experience by logging in. Not a member yet? Register.
  1. 02-19-2007 #1
    Appallingkarma
    Appallingkarma is offline
    Just Joined!
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    15

    enable write permissions

    How do I enable write permissions for the usr/sbin folder? Thanks.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-19-2007 #2
    smolloy
    smolloy is offline
    Linux Guru smolloy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    CA, but from N.Ireland
    Posts
    2,413
    They are probably already enabled, but only for the root user (as they should be). Use "su -" to become root, and then you'll have all the permissions you need.
    Registered Linux user #388328 || Registered LFS user #15880
    AMD 64 X2 4600+ :: 2X1GB DDR2 800 :: GeForce 9400 GT 512MB :: ASUS M2N32 Deluxe :: 4X250GB SATAII
    Need instant help? Try us on IRC -- #linuxforums on freenode
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 02-19-2007 #3
    Appallingkarma
    Appallingkarma is offline
    Just Joined!
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    15
    Do you have to use the command box to move it? If so, what command would I use to move it to the /usr/sbin folder?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-19-2007 #4
    pavlo_7
    pavlo_7 is offline
    Linux Enthusiast
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    522
    Code:
    mv file /usr/sbin/
    for more info on "mv"
    Code:
    man mv
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules