default permissions question

[Charles C. Bennett, Jr.]

> What sets the default file permissions when a user on the network puts a
> file from their windows machine onto the server? Part two is, how do I
> change/modify that default permission.

Assuming that you're using Samba you can control the file creation
mode mask on a per-share basis.  Scan the smb.conf man page for
"create mode".

ccb


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