[MacTUG] file permission problem on an time capsule usb drive

Glenn Anderson anderson at uwaterloo.ca
Fri Jan 1 17:44:27 EST 2010


I am encountering a strange file permission problem when trying to copy a file off of a usb drive connected to a time capsule.

When I go to copy it a dialog window comes up asking for permission to allow Finder to make changes.

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After entering my password, I get a copy error that says I can't copy the file because I don't have permission to read them.

However, I can actually open the file for reading with several apps.

Strange.

I have restarted the time capsule and drive, but same problem.

If I do a file info on the file, it shows that everyone has read privileges.

Anyone know how to fix file permissions on a time capsule drive?


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