What is the use of this [Samba] create mask = 0777 ?


 
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Old 11-03-2012
Linux What is the use of this [Samba] create mask = 0777 ?

whats the use of this [Samba] create mask = 0777
wht means mask ?
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Old 11-03-2012
It allows samba to create files that are accessible to absolutely everyone.

It's also a ridiculous thing to do.
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Old 11-03-2012
its same as CHMOD ? or like chown
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Old 11-19-2012
more like umask, really.
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