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chgrp(1)

chmod(1)

cp(1)

mv(1)

strip(1)

chown(8)

install(1)

Name

install − install binaries

Syntax

install [−c] [−m mode] [−o owner] [−g group] [−s] binary destination

Description

The binary is moved to destination. If destination already exists, it is removed before binary is moved.  If the destination is a directory then binary is moved into the destination directory with its original file-name. 

The install command refuses to move a file onto itself.

Options

−cCopies binary to destination. 

−g groupSpecifies a different group from group staff for destination.  The destination is changed to group system; the −g group option may be used to specify a different group.  The user must belong to the specified group and be the owner of the file or the superuser. 

−m modeSpecifies a different mode from the standard 755 for destination. 

−o ownerSpecifies a different owner from owner root for destination.  The destination is changed to current owner.  The −o owner option may be used to specify a different owner, but only the superuser can change the owner. 

−sStrips the binary after it is installed. 

See Also

chgrp(1), chmod(1), cp(1), mv(1), strip(1), chown(8)

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