what is . in permission list (-rw-rw-r--.)

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what is . in file or directory permision

e.g. -rw-rw-r--. 1 asterisk asterisk 1869 Apr 20 16:04 sip_additional.conf

Its about ACL (SELINUX), but what does that . exactly represents.

Charles Duffy · Answer 1 · 2012-04-20 15:59:02Z

up vote 5 down vote

The . means that POSIX ACLs exist which may provide other access to the file.

Use the getfacl command to see them.

answered Apr 20 '12 at 15:59

Charles Duffy
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Skippy Fastol · Answer 2 · 2012-04-20 15:58:34Z

up vote 3 down vote

I am quoting

-rxwrwxrwx.
  |   \  \ \___________
  |    \  \__          \
  |     |    \          \
owner  group  other    alternative access method indicator

answered Apr 20 '12 at 15:58

Skippy Fastol
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