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sudo find -type d -exec chmod g+s {} +
$ find -type d -exec chmod g+s {} +
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This command will recursively search for directories in the file system and set the setgid bit, which ensures that files created in those directories inherit the group ownership of the parent 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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