Permissions and owners
The lsattr command
Lists the special attributes of files (such as immutable).
Syntax
lsattr [archivo]Most useful options
-RRecursiveCopy-ready examples
$ lsattrFile attributesYou can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.
Typical mistakes
- A normal file shows only dashes: it means it has no special attributes.
FAQ
What does the i in the list mean?
That the file is immutable.
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