This page last changed on Mar 03, 2009 by linda.

To change read-write permissions for files created by nav editors:

  • Open unix window (x-term)
  • Log in
  • type: vi ~/.login (this accesses your login file)
  • down arrow to the umask line and change it from 022 to 002 (to change a character, place the cursor over the character and type r, then enter the new value)
  • hit escape (Esc)
  • hit Ctrl Z, Ctrl Z (this saves the file)
  • Log off and back in OR type: source ~/.login
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