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File Sharing Problem

  • 14-09-2005 06:27PM
    #1
    DubTony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭


    I have a Microsoft Excel file on the PB that I want to share with another user on the same computer. We both need to be able to read/write to the file as it will be updated regularly.

    The problem I have is that only the file creator can write to it even if it's shared in the shared or Public folder. Aliases don't work as they bring the same result. I can't seem to change the priveliges in the Get Info box.

    I feel I'm missing something or just doing something wrong. Any suggestions?

    OS X 10.4.2
    Microsoft Excel X for Mac

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    deRanged
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,744 ✭✭✭deRanged


    you could add permissions using the terminal.

    open a terminal, cd to the directory with the file,
    then
    chmod a+rw <filename>

    this will allow *everyone* to read and write the file.
    this might not be a good idea depending on who has acess to the machine.

    there's probably a better Mac-style way to do it though.


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