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Asked: 2026-05-11T10:50:40+00:00

I’m having the following problem: Our users are using Macs running Mac OS Leopard

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I’m having the following problem:

Our users are using Macs running Mac OS Leopard to connect to an Xserve running Tiger Server (Version 10.4.11) via AFP.

On the Xserve, I created a user group called ‘staff’ (using Directory Admin) and put some user accounts into that group. Then I made the group ‘staff’ owner of the folder I want them to be able to access.

Now, whenever any user accesses a file on the server and saves it, its permissions revert to the user’s permissions instead of those of ‘staff’. Even stranger: When I create a new folder via AFP, and give ‘staff’ Read/Write permission, it immediately reverts to ‘Everyone: No Access’

I’m pretty weirded out. Any pointers towards a solution would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Try looking up the effects of the setuid and setgid bits on directories. MacOSX is Unix, and it reminds me of a problem I had on HPUX about eight years ago.

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