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Since Linux is a true multi-user system, the principles of both <emphasis>users</emphasis> and <emphasis>groups</emphasis> are important to the internal operation of the system, and also to the day-to-day use of the system. Linux handling of users and groups is the reason it is one of the most secure operating systems.
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There are two different types of users:
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<emphasis role="strong">Physical Users</emphasis> are people who use the system physically. They have user IDs which are usually unique, as well as group IDs.
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<emphasis role="strong">Logical Users</emphasis> are not tied to a person, but instead are tied to a system function that are used by applications to perform specific tasks. Daemons, mail, news are examples of logical users.
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Groups are logical expressions of organization. They tie users together and provide group-based, rather than user-based permissions. Common groups include <emphasis>admin</emphasis>, <emphasis>audio</emphasis>, <emphasis>mail</emphasis>.
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Permissions
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In a multi-user environment, security of user and system data is important. Linux has three specific, or distinct, classes:
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<emphasis role="strong">r</emphasis> - <emphasis>read</emphasis> permission which grants the ability to read a file.
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