The UID & GID of root is zero i.e 0, normal user can't change the

what is the UID and GID of root user? Can a normal user can
change the ownership of a file? what is the command to
change ownership of a file?

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Answer Posted / debasis behera

The UID & GID of root is zero i.e 0, normal user can't
change the ownership of a file of others, he can change the
ownership of his own file. To change a ownership of a file
is -
chown username filename

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