Quick Answer: What Are Unix Groups?
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A group is a collection of users who can share files and other system resources. For example, users who working on the same project could be formed into a group. A group is traditionally known as a UNIX group.

What are groups in Linux?

In Linux, a group is a collection of users. The main purpose of the groups is to define a set of privileges like read, write, or execute permission for a given resource that can be shared among the users within the group. Users can be added to an existing group to utilize the privileges it grants.

How do you manage groups in UNIX?

Whereas the chmod command determines the type of access that group members may have to a file or directory, the chgrp command determines which group may access that file or directory.
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UNIX Commands for Working with Groups.

Command Description Example
groups See groups to which you belong with primary group first groups
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