Month: August 2008

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Software Update Failed - One or more files could not be updated

I had a problem where Thunderbird had this error “Software Update Failed – One or more files could not be updated” and kept looping until you cancel the update. Turned out to be Logitech Quickcam! If you have the same problem, try this: Logitech QuickCam If you use a Logitech Web camera, the QuickCam software…

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Recursively changing linux directory and file permission

Q How do I recursively change files with 777 permissions to 755 in /home/user/demo directory? I have a number of files in this directory and I need to change from 777 to only if that file has 777 permissions. A To change file access permissions you use chmod command. It has -R or -recursive option…