Here is a cool tip on how you can make files on your system immutable. By immutable, I mean even root can't delete the files if he choose to. Linux ships with a tool called chattr which can be used for the purpose. 'chattr' is similar to the 'attrib' DOS equivalent tool but much more powerful and flexible.
To make your file (test_file) immutable
# chattr +i test_file
Full info
http://tinyurl.com/9mkzk
Make files undeletable with chattr
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brad_chuck
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Thanks.
Cool.. This could be usefull some day.
chattr +i brad's_10_page_paper.txt
chattr +i brad's_10_page_paper.txt
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Pizzasgood
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Lobster-proof system:
chattr +i -R /*
(assuming it has the -R recursive option)
Just kidding. I haven't heard of you crashing and burning in months. You must have learned to waddle over ice like a true penguin-puppy-lobster hybrid
chattr +i -R /*
(assuming it has the -R recursive option)
Just kidding. I haven't heard of you crashing and burning in months. You must have learned to waddle over ice like a true penguin-puppy-lobster hybrid
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