Re: Interesting XFS Behavior

[Jeff Breitner <memptr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday 07 November 2001 04:52 am, Ethan Benson wrote:

> i don't see how, unless the directory is sticky and owned by someone
> other then the user.
>
>

You are correct, it's not the zero-byte file that prevents it, but the fact 
that part of the directory structure is owned by someone else.

I made that realization later yesterday afternoon (slapping hand on 
forehead).  However, interesting that the local user could still dump the 
zero-byte file.  

That is, however, not of any significance because it still sort of emulates 
the chattr +i and that keeps me from having to rewrite a bunch of scripts as 
well as keeping local users from doing stupid things.

Thanks..