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Re: [LUG] OT: Mac 10.5, XP and Permissions

 

Richard Brown wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I am running a Mac Pro as a file server and also to serve some network  
> programmes.
> 
> Sorting permissions out is being problematic though. If a folder or  
> document is created by a windows user then the permissions are set so  
> nobody can access the folder or file (even the person who created them).
> 
> I am not running the server edition of 10.5 and that is what people  
> are suggesting I need. But is it possible to run a script or some  
> other programme that will set the permissions correctly please?

Isn't there any option to tell it what permissions to use.  It's been a 
while since I used a Mac, IIRC though it does use Samba.

Can I just ask, is there any reason you're using a Mac as a file server?

Rob



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