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Lobster · Posted: Mon 14 Nov 2005, 13:53 Post subject: Make files undeletable with chattr

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

brad_chuck · Posted: Tue 15 Nov 2005, 06:48 Post subject: Thanks.

Cool.. This could be usefull some day.

chattr +i brad's_10_page_paper.txt

Pizzasgood · Posted: Tue 15 Nov 2005, 18:57 Post subject:

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 Wink