0
The "Sticky bit" in a unix or Linux filesystem was originally designed to tell the OS to keep the program in cache, even after it loaded, so it would "stick" in memory. Although it made it faster to load the program the next time, it also made it difficult to do maintenance on the program, and it wasted memory if the program fell out of common use. For speedy program accesss, modern filesystem caches do a very good job, so the sticky bit is not often used for this any more.
Instead, the sticky bit, when applied to a directory, means: if a user writes a file to this directory, only let that user change that file. It is very common for the /tmp directory to have the sticky bit set. /tmp is a shared resource that every user can write to, so the sticky bit makes sure that users cannot interfere with each other's temp files.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does stick bit for a directory and a executable file signify?
The sticky bit on an executable really isn't used that much anymore, but in earlier Unix systems it meant that the executable file should be loaded from the swap file rather than from the file system. For commonly executed programs this resulted in a much faster loading time for users. Modern Unix systems will still let you set the sticky bit on an executable but it doesn't have the same meaning as it used to, since current day loaders are much better at determining where programs are. The sticky bit on a directory means that only the user may delete a file or directory in that directory. This is usually used in a file system such as /tmp, which is world writable. Without the sticky bit, any user could delete someone else's file. With the sticky bit, they have to be the owner to do that.
How do you get adhesive off glass?
You can use something called 'sticky stuff remover' if there is any residual sticky stuff on your window. Sometimes this leaves a streak, but that can easily be got rid of with a bit of water i think.
How do you make football glove sticky again?
Yes you can. All you need to do is either spit on them or use a bit of water. They wont get as sticky as when you bought them but it helps.
How can you tell a girl from a boy gooey alien?
the boy alien has a sticky up bit between its legs the girl is flat
How do you get great stuff off your hands?
cooking oil mixed with salt gets a little bit off and makes it not sticky
Who distributes the large sticky raisins for war cake recipe you have?
Bakers do have an alternative: making their own sticky raisins. Cindy Preston says modifications can be made to the Thompson raisin. "You have to soak your Thompson raisins in hot water and then you add a little bit of sugar to them and plump them up...to get the sticky consistency you can add a bit of the pineapple." Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2001/12/06/stickyraisins_011206.html#ixzz1E7wUJJto
How do you get sticky label off books?
I always use Goof Off and it takes every bit of residue off very cleanly.
Where did the phrase sticky sticky no sticky no sticky come from?
I read in Readers Digest a long time ago that it was a Native American saying about snow conditions but I remember it as "sticky no sticky no sticky sticky". And meaning if the snow is sticky and can be made into a snowball it won't be around long, and if it is not sticky, not able to be made into a snowball, it will be around for awhile.
Is a sticky a sticky note?
yes it is a sticky note.People use the phrase sticky for a shorter term
Who is sinky sticky?
sticky
What is put on the bow to make is sticky?
Sticky glue
What is a sentence for inventor?
The inventor of the sticky note invented it by accident when he was trying and failed to make a strong glue.He fancies himself a bit of an eccentric inventor.
