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What does rwx mean on Linux?

RWX stands for read, write, and execute, they're file permissions on Linux.

See RWX File Permissions Notation on Linux for details.

Written by Noel Santos.

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I'm a self-taught Brazilian programmer graduated in IT from a FATEC. In a world of increasingly complex and essential computers, I decided to use my technical expertise in hardware, desktop applications, and web technologies to create an informative resource to make PC's easier to understand.

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