What if file permissions could describe your day?
Would 400 be quiet reflection — or a “leave me alone” kind of mood?
Or maybe it’s the start of an idea you’re not ready to act on yet.
Would 440 be when you share that idea with a friend, just to get it out there?
And when you finally act on it, does that make it 700?
If you're new to Linux and trying to wrap your head around file permissions — or you're just in the mood for a good burger analogy — this post might be just what you need.
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