On 2007-11-21, kracks <kirthikaiitm@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi, > I installed Cent OS-4 in my PC. > The problem i am facing is i am not able to create directory inside / > home as well as in /opt. > While creating directory its saying Permission is denied. > What may be the reason for this. > And how can i create directory inside /home and /opt. > By default a non-root user can create files only in his/her home directory or /tmp. As root you can change permissions and create groups. If you cannot create files or directories within your /home/username directory, something is wrong. > Pls. suggest. > > > Regards, > Kirthila