On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 22:05:24 +0000
Brian Morrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:50:21 -0800 in [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Todd Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > Brian Morrison wanted us to know:
> > 
> > >If you do ls -l in /tmp you'll be able to see the socket if it
> > >exists. And check the permissions on /tmp from /, it needs to be
> > >666 I think.
> > 
> > Most people use mode 1777 for /tmp directory.
> 
> Fair enough, I meant to say _at least_ 666....

a) 666 wouldn't allow to enter the directory
b) 777 would allow all users to remove files owned by others

Only 1777 is proper for _public_ temporary directories.

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