[X4U] Leopard Client Permissions Problems on Server?

[Joe Sporleder]

On Sep 12, 2009, at 12:53 AM, Randy B. Singer wrote:

> On Sep 11, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Joe Sporleder wrote:
>
>> Anyone know of a fix for this problem...?
>
> Use this program to fix the permissions of files.  You can fix an  
> entire folder full of files at one time, if you like.
>
> BatCHmod (free)
> http://www.macchampion.com/arbysoft/Welcome.html
>
> Have a look at this electronic book:
>
> Take Control of Permissions in Leopard
> 86 page PDF book
> 1.7 MB download
> Free sample available for download
> http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/leopard-permissions
>
> ___________________________________________
> Randy B. Singer
> Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
>
> Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
> http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html
> ___________________________________________

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My permission problems are on the Server. I use the Propagate  
Permissions item in System Admin to fix corrupt permissions with my  
share points. How is BatCHmod different from Propagate Permissions on  
the Server? 99% of the time, the file permissions on my share points  
are just fine. These are files that are opened on the local client  
over the network from the share point, and then saved to that same  
share point. How do I keep the 5 to 10 file permissions (out of  
several hundred files saved) on a busy day from becoming corrupt on  
the server in the first place? I think there is a bug with Leopard  
Client while saving to remote volumes, particularly my servers. I have  
a Tiger Server that this problem occurs on since I've upgraded 4  
workstations to Leopard. I also setup a real simple Leopard server as  
a test, and it also exhibits the same problem. The clients still on  
Tiger are not having saving problems (due to the corrupt permissions).

The eBook, I'll have to consider it, but not sure how BatChmod is  
going to help me on the Servers.

Your suggestions here appear to temporarily relieve the symptoms of  
corrupt permissions, however, I'm looking for a cure. :-D

Joe