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chown: Change the owner user of a file/directory.
$ chown ${user} ${filename_or_directory}
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The command "chown ${user} ${filename_or_directory}" is used to change the ownership of a file or directory in a Linux or Unix-based operating system. Here's a breakdown of each component:

  • "chown": This is short for "change owner" and it is a command-line utility that allows you to modify the ownership of files and directories.
  • "${user}": This is a placeholder for the desired username or user ID (UID) you want to assign as the new owner. You need to replace "${user}" with the actual username or UID you want to use.
  • "${filename_or_directory}": This is a placeholder for the file or directory you want to change the ownership of. You need to replace "${filename_or_directory}" with the name or path of the specific file or directory you want to modify.

By combining these components, the command allows you to change the owner of a file or directory to a specific user.

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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