> What i wanna do ..is 2 things > > find all files in a directory tree and chmod them 644 > > find . -exec chmod u+wx {} -type f >
try this: find . -type f -exec echo {} \; I've replaced the chmod with a painless payload so you can test it out first. the \; is required to mark the end of the exec string which (I believe) should come at the end of the argument list dave -- | oOOooO / --| oOobodoO / [EMAIL PROTECTED] --| ooOoOo / | II / The wise man tells you where you have fallen | II / and where you may fall - Invaluable secrets.