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Subject: Re: chmod
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It sets the SUID bit on the file. This will allow the executable to be run as
the owner of the file. You can read the man page on chmod for more info.


Corey

> Hi all
> 
> What is the meaning of the figure '4'?
> 
> 
> chmod 4755 /usr/sbin/sendmail
> 
> Many tks
> 
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