How to Fix: How to skip "permission denied" errors when running find in Linux?
Find command in Linux can be modified to skip permission denied errors by using the -print0 option and specifying a directory separator.
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To avoid the 'permission denied' errors when running find in Linux, you can use the -exec option or the -print0 option. The -exec option allows you to specify a command that will be executed for each file found, while the -print0 option tells find to print the full path of each file instead of just the filename.
🔍 Why This Happens
- [Cause]
🚀 How to Resolve This Issue
Method 1: Using -exec
- Step 1: Use the -exec option with a command that will be executed for each file found, like this:
find / -name ant -exec rm {} "
Method 2: Using -print0
- Step 1: Use the -print0 option to print the full path of each file instead of just the filename, like this:
find / -name ant -print0
✨ Wrapping Up
By using one of these methods, you can avoid the 'permission denied' errors and get the results you need.
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