Protecting file from being deleted

[OSxer]

I am working with several colleages on one account. We all have read/write access to the documents. However, I would like to prevent people from deleting certain files/folders, e.g. requiring a password to delete the items in question. Is there any way this could be done easily?

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Mac OS X supports locking files at both the system and user level. There's a UI for the user lock - it corresponds to the Locked checkbox in Get Info. However, if you wish to enable the system lock for a file, you'll need to use the Terminal.

Instructions for setting and clearing the user and system locks via the Terminal

 

[OSxer]

Super-duper out of control, lol

Thanks for that! I just tried the super lock and the "sudo shutdown +0" command doesn't work to get me above root user level. Have you tried this before? "shutdown: -o requires -h or -r"

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Thanks for that! I just tried the super lock and the "sudo shutdown +0" command doesn't work to get me above root user level. Have you tried this before? "shutdown: -o requires -h or -r"

Try "sudo shutdown -r +0", since you want to reboot the system now.