Running "sudo chgrp mail" on a directory on a usb stick gives "chgrp: changing group of `mail': Operation not permitted" This is true for any file or directory on the stick, and yes, I entered the password. I can't figure out how to copy to the stick without the group being changed to root or how to change it after the fact. cp -p test1 /media/disk doesn't do it and cp -preserve=mode,ownership,group,timestamp test1 /media/disk gives "cp: invalid option -- e" I have to be doing something wrong but I'm not sure what. Google and Ubuntu forums were no help but I may be searching on the wrong terms. Any help appreciated. Thanks. -- Bob Holtzman "If you think you're getting free lunch, check the price of the beer" --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss