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- CHMOD(1) MS DOS USER COMMANDS CHMOD(1)
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- NAME
- chmod
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- SYNOPSIS
- chmod [=+-][r][h][s][a] file ...
-
- DESCRIPTION
-
- Changes the attributes of 'file'. The file attributes can either
- be set (=), or attributes can be added (+) or removed (-) from the
- the current attribute. If no attributes are specified, then the file
- is marked 'normal' i.e. no attributes set except the archive bit.
-
- Attributes are :
- r - readonly
- h - hidden
- s - system
- a - archive
-
- Normally a file has its Archive bit set whenever it is written to
- disk. Dos backup turns this bit off after it has backed up a file. So
- that files which have not changed since the last backup will have the
- Archive bit off.
-
- More than one file can be specified or DOS wildcards may be used
- but of course hidden files will not be included in wild card searches.
- To change a hidden file its name must be given explicitly.
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- EXAMPLES
-
- chmod =rha test.c -> sets readonly, hidden and archive
- chmod *.c +ar a:*.c -> adds readonly + archive status for all .c
- files on current directory and on a: drive
- chmod -rh test -> removes readonly and hidden status
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- SEE ALSO
-
- attrib in the DOS manual (versions 3.x i believe), it is a restricted
- version of chmod.
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- COMMENTS
-
- The command parser attempts to be sensible, so that putting the
- attributes after the files or whtever should work as expected.
-
- This is modeled after the unix command of the same name.
-
- NO WARRANTY
-
- This program is provided as is without warranty of any kind,
- expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied
- warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
- The entire risk of using this software is with you. Should this
- program prove defective, you assume the cost of all neccessary
- servicing, repairs or corrections.
-
- In no event will I be liable for damages, including any lost
- profits, lost monies, or other special, incidental or consequential
- damages arising out of the use or inability to use this software,
- including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered
- inaccurate or losses sustained by third parties or a failure of
- the program to operate for any reason, or for any claim by any
- other party.
-
- LICENSE
-
- Anyone may copy and use this program and circulate it freely
- provided that, under NO circumstances whatsoever may anyone charge
- anything or obligate anyone for it in any way. Furthermore, this
- notice must accompany any and all copies that are being passed on
- to anyone else. This program may not be included with any commercial
- product without explicit permission from the author.
-
- I retain all rights to this program. (c) Gene Cohler, January 1987
-
- Newman Lab cohler@lnssun3.tn.cornell.edu
- Cornell Univ jbvy@cornella.bitnet
- Ithaca NY 14853
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