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UMASK in Linux or Unix systems is known as User Mask or it is also called as User file creation Mask. This is a base permission or default permission when a new file or folder is created in the Linux machine.
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By: Sledrinefr
Great!
But how do I set the usermask using gdm3 to log intoin gnome?
By: Dave
Files: 666 - 022 = 644. According to the permission, the owner can read and execute the file. Groups and others can read the file.
I think the above should read:
Files: 666 - 022 = 644. According to the permission, the owner can read and write the file. Groups and others can read the file.
By: miten
excellent lucid explanation for umask.