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Hi Ron On 20 Jul 2008, at 16:23, Rob Beard wrote: >> >> 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? > Thanks for the reply. It is possible for me to set the permissions manually everytime a file or folder is created. I would have to be there all the time though. We're using a mac as a file server for several reasons, mostly because we were using it to serve programmes via both xp and also Mac. -- Kind regards Richard Brown http://cregy.co.uk/ Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him. Romans 12 v 1 -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html