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In Windows or MacOS, when you create a file or folder, you can set permissions only for yourself or for all users on your computer.

In Linux, there's a bit more control. When you create a file or folder, you can set permissions for three groups of people:

Owner: That's you, the one who created the file or folder. You can decide what can and cannot be done with this file or folder, like who can read, write, or delete it.

Group: You can also create a special group of people who have access to this file or folder. These could be your friends or colleagues. You can set permissions for this group separately from the ones you set for yourself.

Others: These are all the other people who use this computer but aren't the owners or part of the group. You can also set permissions for them, determining what they can or cannot do with your file or folder.

This allows you to control who has access to your file or folder and what actions they can perform. It's an important security aspect in Linux that helps protect your data from unwanted changes.

Up to this point, we've been performing all actions on behalf of the root user. The root user in Linux has the highest access rights and full control over the system. They can perform any operation at the system level. In this section, we'll learn how to create new users and user groups, as well as manage them and their access rights in the system.
1. Who is considered the owner of a file or folder in Linux?
2. What are the three groups of people you can set permissions for when creating a file or folder in Linux?

Who is considered the owner of a file or folder in Linux?

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What are the three groups of people you can set permissions for when creating a file or folder in Linux?

Select the correct answer

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Section 4. Chapter 1
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Linux Basics

1. About Linux

Course OverviewWhat is Linux and its AdvantagesUbuntu is a Good Choice

2. Virtual Machine

Physical Operating System vs Virtual MachineInstalling VirtualBox and UbuntuInstalling UTM and Ubuntu

3. Fundamental Skills

Hotkeys in LinuxTerminal: File NavigationInstalling ProgramsThe Ubuntu RepositoryUpdating Programs

4. Users, Roles and The Permissions

The Role СonceptUsersUser GroupsSetting PermissionsLinux Distributions

Linux Basics

The Role СonceptThe Role Сoncept

In Windows or MacOS, when you create a file or folder, you can set permissions only for yourself or for all users on your computer.

In Linux, there's a bit more control. When you create a file or folder, you can set permissions for three groups of people:

Owner: That's you, the one who created the file or folder. You can decide what can and cannot be done with this file or folder, like who can read, write, or delete it.

Group: You can also create a special group of people who have access to this file or folder. These could be your friends or colleagues. You can set permissions for this group separately from the ones you set for yourself.

Others: These are all the other people who use this computer but aren't the owners or part of the group. You can also set permissions for them, determining what they can or cannot do with your file or folder.

This allows you to control who has access to your file or folder and what actions they can perform. It's an important security aspect in Linux that helps protect your data from unwanted changes.

Up to this point, we've been performing all actions on behalf of the root user. The root user in Linux has the highest access rights and full control over the system. They can perform any operation at the system level. In this section, we'll learn how to create new users and user groups, as well as manage them and their access rights in the system.
1. Who is considered the owner of a file or folder in Linux?
2. What are the three groups of people you can set permissions for when creating a file or folder in Linux?

Who is considered the owner of a file or folder in Linux?

Select the correct answer

What are the three groups of people you can set permissions for when creating a file or folder in Linux?

Select the correct answer

Everything was clear?

Section 4. Chapter 1
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