Mkdir

What is the mode parameter ?

from man mkdir:

-m, --mode=MODE

where MODE is of the form used in chmod.

Best wishes,

James

OK
but what is it ?
what mode is it ?

Modes work like this:

You have 3 classes of people:

u = user
g = group
o = others

if you see:

drwxrwxrwx

then everyone has all permissions.

if you see:

drwxrwx--x

then the user and his group have all permissions, and the world only has execute permissions.

the d signifies a directory, r=read, w=write, x=execute

The first 3 blocks are for the user (owner), the second 3 blocks are for the user's group, and the final 3 blocks are for the whole world.

See info chmod for more.

Best wishes,

James

Thanx
i would like to create a dir which contain picture for a web site
waht mode must i use ?

There will be a default mode.

I tend to have all permissions except write for group and others.

ie drwxr-xr-x

This means that I can do anything but group and world can only read and execute.

Best wishes,

James

Hum .. well
I need to can overwrite the pictures, will can i do ?

and parameter mode is octal, isn't it ?