> Two points of information: > > #1: > To chmod an entire tree (everything under directory "X" and X > itself) do : > > chmod -R [permissions] X > > the "-R" causes it to do every file and directory within and > under "X" > > #2: > This is a risky configuration. > You probably should not do this to "/usr". arbitrarily changing > permission on system files WILL break your system. > > I suggest creating another directory else and letting the user(s) > upload files to that safe place, then moving the files into your > system yourself after they arrive. (Or have some trusted admin > do it. I really can't move the files. BUT, I will not be modifying /usr. I will be modifying the rights to one directory under /usr and its subs. So if there's a directory like /usr/thisisit, thisisit is where the chmod will happen. Otherwise /usr will be left completely as is. Thanks for all the info. James