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Recursively chmod only directories or files

Ever come across the problem of needing to chmod a directory and its many, many, sub-directories, but you don’t want to touch any of the files? Maybe it’s the exact opposite, or you need to recursively change the permissions on only files with a specific extension. Well I had a similar problem with one of the RainSoft Letters server backups.

Luckily, I came across a post on movabletripe that dealt with the problem, as well as having some additional find snippets in the comments. The original article is here: Recursively chmod directories only.

find . -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;

This will “find” all directories, starting at “.“, and chmod them to 755.

find . -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;

This snippet does the opposite and finds only files. The difference (beside the file permissions) is the “-type f“, “f” specifies files and “d” directories.

If you check the comments, you’ll find a few additional snippets:

find . -type f -name '*.htm*' -exec chmod 644 {} \;

This lets you “find” files (“-type f“) with a specific extension (“-name '*.htm*'“) and chmod them with your desired permission (“-exec chmod 644 {}“).

chmod -R o+rX

This snippet will recursively chmod “other” (“o“) permissions with read/eXecutable (“+rX“), and the capital X ensures that directories and files set (user/group permissions) to executable will be properly modified, while ignoring regular (non-executable) files.

July 22, 2008

RainSoft of Ottawa joins RainSoft Letters with two posts

The RainSoft Letters Network welcomes our newest dealer, RainSoft of Ottawa. RainSoft of Ottawa joins us with two letters from satisfied customers.

“I wanted to tell you how happy we are with the new RainSoft Water Softener.”
Written by Judy Riopelle

“We are so thrilled, so pleased with our (RainSoft) system…”
Written by Rebecca Cragg

July 21, 2008

RainSoft Letters new customer posts (Thu, July 17th)

RainSoft Letters new customer posts:

“I want to thank A&B Marketing…”
Written by Nathan Thomas
Florida, A and B Marketing

“Softer skin…”
Written by Brandon Wiggins
Alabama, RainSoft Of Birmingham

“We’re very happy…”
Written by Matt and Tara Ostby
Washington, Clean Water Specialists

“We were completely amazed…”
Written by Ray
Tennessee, Environmental Water Systems

“Thanks to Castle Water…”
Written by The Hugus Family
Pennsylvania, Castle Water

“Very nice presentation…”
Written by Isaac T.
Ohio, Miami Valley Water RainSoft

“Yes siree, I love this system.”
Written by Dorothy (Fisk, MO)
Missouri, Tri State Water Treatment

“Customer service was perfect!”
Written by Kristy T.
Minnesota, Lake Country RainSoft

“The people at Rainsoft have been friendly and great to work with!”
Written by Rich and Roni Hilby
Iowa, RainSoft Of NE Iowa

“I like having great water at my home…”
Written by Caren and Dale T.
Indiana, RainSoft Of Valparaiso

“The water was just as expected…”
Written by Joyce and Jarman McGill
Florida, Discovery Marketing and Distributing

July 18, 2008

RainSoft letters updates from Wednesday, July 16th

Updates for RainSoft Letters.

“Thank you!”
Written by Alicia Haney (Brunswick, GA)
Georgia, A and B Marketing

“We were very pleased…”
Written by Rene and Julia Avalos
California, RainSoft Of The Southland

“I can actually drink the water now.”
Written by Jorge Ramirez
Florida, Discovery Marketing and Distributing

“I like the fact that I know what I am drinking…”
Written by Jonathan H and Erin M
Indiana, RainSoft Of Valparaiso

“I would recommend others to buy RainSoft.”
Written by Marlene Honaker
Iowa, RainSoft Of NE Iowa

“Our laundry is brighter, cleaner and softer.”
Written by Ethel W
Minnesota, Lake Country RainSoft

“I highly recommend it.”
Written by Bob and Julie (St Charles, MO)
Missouri, Tri State Water Treatment

“Ken did a great job..”
Written by Jackie B
Ohio, Miami Valley Water RainSoft

“Since having our RainSoft system installed, our water has been wonderful!”
Written by Mark Clancy and Tanya Candler (London, ON)
Ontario, RainSoft Of London

“… laundry requires much less detergent …”
Written by Jamie Berube
Ontario, Superior Water Conditioners

“Loving our new RainSoft System.”
Written by Joe and Lisa
Pennsylvania, Castle Water

“The effects of the system are almost immediate…”
Written by Tim and Alisa
Tennessee, Environmental Water Systems

“RainSoft is great!”
Written by Michelle Ramos
Washington, Clean Water Specialists

“We are looking forward to better tasting water…”
Written by Terry Patterson
Alabama, RainSoft Of Birmingham

“The water in our new home tasted terrible…”
Written by E. Banks
Florida, A and B Marketing

July 17, 2008

Customer letter from Thursday, July 10th

One customer letter from the 10th on RainSoft Letters.

“Thank you RainSoft for showing me how bad my Atlanta water was…”
Written by L. Whitsed
Georgia, Merequest Marketing and Distributing

July 16, 2008

New customer letter posts from July 8th

More customer letters at RainSoft Letters.

If you’ve had an experience with RainSoft, we’d love to hear about it. Drop by RainSoft Letters and let us know!

New customer letters:

“We wanted RainSoft for health reasons.”
Georgia, Merequest Marketing and Distributing

“I have had my RainSoft for over a year.”
Florida, A and B Marketing

“Saving money…”
Alabama, RainSoft Of Birmingham

“I can’t live without it!”
Washington, Clean Water Specialists

“Water tastes 100 times better…”
Ontario, RainSoft Of London

“The quality of the water is excellent.”
Ohio, Miami Valley Water RainSoft

“I immediately saw the benefit of the RainSoft system…”
Missouri, Tri State Water Treatment

“There is a healthy difference…”
Minnesota, Lake Country RainSoft

“We bought RainSoft because it worked well before so we decided to stay with a good thing.”
Iowa, RainSoft Of NE Iowa

“Thank you for giving my family the chance to get the best out of our water.”
Indiana, RainSoft Of Indianapolis

“I am a long-time customer.”
Florida, Discovery Marketing and Distributing

“I noticed a major improvement…”
California, RainSoft Of The Southland

July 10, 2008

Letter summary for Monday, July 7, 2008

Just a quick summary of new letters posted on Monday at RainSoft Letters.

Post summary:

“I am enjoying my new RainSoft water and air systems.”
Georgia, Merequest Marketing and Distributing

“Already we have noticed a big change.”
Florida, A and B Marketing

“Healthy water…”
Alabama, RainSoft Of Birmingham

“Cleaner, fresher tasting water…”
Alabama, RainSoft Of Birmingham

“Buying a RainSoft was the best darned thing I’ve ever done in my life!”
Washington, Clean Water Specialists

“I like RainSoft because my water, juices and foods taste better!”
Ontario, Superior Water Conditioners

July 8, 2008

Updates for July 3rd, 2008

There’ve been a lot of good things going on at the RainSoft Letters site. Lots of new dealers participating, and lot of new content coming in. We have quite a massive backlog of posts and info to blog about, but for now here’s a quick content update for today.

New posts:

“In All My Days!”
California, RainSoft Of The Southland

“I look forward to quality water!”
Florida, Discovery Marketing and Distributing

“We love our new water system.”
Missouri, Tri State Water Treatment

“We are so happy we invested in “RainSoft”.”
Ohio, Amazing Water

“Love the water…”
Ohio, Miami Valley Water RainSoft

“It made my cleaning chores a whole lot easier.”
Ontario, RainSoft Of London

“This system is amazing!”
Ontario, Superior Water Conditioners

“Thanks to RainSoft”
Virginia, Bayside Water Treatment

“I love my RainSoft!”
Washington, Clean Water Specialists

“Love the drinking water…”
Alabama, RainSoft Of Birmingham

“Better water…”
Alabama, RainSoft Of Birmingham

“Things look great.”
Florida, A and B Marketing

“My RainSoft System has proven to be a valuable asset to me home…”
Georgia, Merequest Marketing and Distributing

July 3, 2008

RainSoft Letters network adds New York site

RainSoft Letters network adds a new site for RainSoft customers in New York. You can read what New York RainSoft customers are saying about their local dealers by visiting Letters to RainSoft of New York. This is a state specific site, intended to make finding feedback on your state’s local RainSoft dealers easier.

Our current leading RainSoft dealer in New York is Pure Water Consultants.

June 4, 2008