chkperm

If you're looking for a tool to automatically check and set the permissions and ownership of files and directories, chkperm is definitely worth considering. Not only does it save time and effort, but it can also help ensure that your files are safe and secure.

The installation process is quite straightforward. First, you'll need to `cd' to the directory containing the package's source code and type `./configure' to configure the package for your system. Note that if you're using `csh' on an old version of System V, you might need to type `sh ./configure' instead to prevent `csh' from trying to execute `configure' itself. Running `configure' takes some time, but it will print messages telling you which features it is checking for.

Next, type `make' to compile the package. Optionally, you can type `make check' to run any self-tests that come with the package. When you're ready to install the programs and any data files and documentation, type `make install'. If you want to remove the program binaries and object files from the source code directory, simply type `make clean'. To remove the files that `configure' created (so you can compile the package for a different kind of computer), type `make distclean'.

Overall, chkperm is an excellent tool that can be of great help to anyone who needs to manage file permissions and ownership. The installation process is well-documented and easy to follow, and the tool itself is simple to use yet powerful enough to handle even complex tasks. While there is a `make maintainer-clean' target available, it's mainly intended for the package's developers, so most users won't need to worry about it.