[CoLoCo] fixperm for ubuntu?

[Andrew]

maybe someone should use the source code to make a Debian equivalent, or
maybe a similar one.

On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 7:35 AM, Kevin Fries <kfries at cctus.com> wrote:

> > What does fixperm do?
>
> Its been a while since I used Fedora, but if my memory serves me
> correctly....
>
> The fixperm is one of those commands that are such a PITA until you need
> it, like this, then its indispensable.  I also do not believe any Debian
> based system has an equivalent.
>
> Fedora will store a list of your critical files, along with the ownership
> and permission data in a file stored somewhere under /etc.  On a regular
> basis, it will attempt to change the permissions of any file that has had
> its permissions changed, back to the system default.  Its a kind of file
> watcher to prevent someone from being able to take control of files the
> system thinks they shouldn't.  I had several death matches with this file
> because ClamAV and Amavisd permissions are tricky, and it is often easier to
> give both accounts the same UID.  To simply change the permissions to one or
> the other account, the system will try and change it back.  I believe this
> is part of SeLinux.
>
> Like I said, 99% PITA 1% shear indispensable genius.
>
>
> Kevin Fires
>
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