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authorJim Meyering <jim@meyering.net>2001-10-20 14:41:23 +0000
committerJim Meyering <jim@meyering.net>2001-10-20 14:41:23 +0000
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@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@ kernels may use the sticky bit on files for system-defined purposes.
On some systems, only the superuser can set the sticky bit on files.
.SH STICKY DIRECTORIES
When the sticky bit is set on a directory, files in that directory may
-only be unlinked or renamed by root or their owner. (Without the
+be unlinked or renamed only by root or their owner. Without the
sticky bit, anyone able to write to the directory can delete or rename
-files.) The sticky bit is commonly found on directories, such as /tmp,
-which are world-writable.
+files. The sticky bit is commonly found on directories, such as /tmp,
+that are world-writable.
.SH OPTIONS