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chmod: Remove all rights from [o]thers.
$ chmod o= ${filename}
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The command "chmod o= ${filename}" is used to change the permissions (access rights) for the "others" category of users in a Linux or Unix system.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "chmod" stands for "change mode," and it is a command used to modify the permissions of files or directories.
  • "o=" indicates that we are modifying the permissions for the "others" category of users, i.e., those who are not the owner or belonging to the group associated with the file.
  • "${filename}" is a placeholder for the actual name of the file or directory for which we want to change the permissions.

In summary, this command sets the permissions for the "others" category to "=" (none), meaning that they will have no permissions to read, write, or execute the specified file or directory.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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