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#210005 - 03/13/13 09:31 AM This folder is only accessible to /for / by ...
Lionel Koh Offline
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This folder is only accessible to / for / by the system
administrator.

Which bold word should I use? Thanks.


Edited by Lionel Koh (03/13/13 09:32 AM)

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#210012 - 03/13/13 05:51 PM Re: This folder is only accessible to /for / by ... [Re: Lionel Koh]
olly Offline
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or... You must be the system administrator to access this folder

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#210027 - 03/14/13 07:31 PM Re: This folder is only accessible to /for / by ... [Re: Lionel Koh]
Buffalo Shrdlu Offline
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#210034 - 03/15/13 06:37 AM Re: This folder is only accessible to /for / by ... [Re: Lionel Koh]
Faldage Offline
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Buffy's right. Accessible by the sysadmin.

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#210147 - 03/28/13 04:09 PM Re: This folder is only accessible to /for / by ... [Re: Faldage]
Rhubarb Commando Offline
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It is contextual - by or to are both correct, given the context. I cannot think of any situation where for would be OK.
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