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setfacl: Remove all ACL entries of a file.
$ setfacl -b ${file}
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The command "setfacl -b ${file}" is used to remove all extended ACL (Access Control List) entries associated with a file or directory in a Linux system.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • The command starts with "setfacl," which is a command-line tool used to manage file system access control lists (ACLs) in Linux.
  • "-b" is an option or flag that is used to remove all extended ACL entries from a file or directory.
  • "${file}" is a placeholder or variable that represents the name or path of the file or directory you want to remove the ACL entries from.

By executing this command, all extended ACL entries associated with the specified file or directory will be removed, restoring the default access permissions.

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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