How to give permission to a directory which including lots of images

Question

I want to run my project on localhost and i gave permission to all directories including in my project. But the problem is in Image directory. how can i give permission to each and every images. it is quit difficult for me because there is lots of images in my image folder. I used sudo chmod 777 < directory>

Setting permissions to 777 for image files is a bad idea. What are you trying to do? — kraxor, Aug 05 '14 at 20:56
Or 644. Preferably the entire directory should be group-owned by www-data and given g+r. — muru, Aug 05 '14 at 21:13
m trying to run my project on localhost.. i give the permission because it is not showing the proper design . — Param, Aug 06 '14 at 07:48

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Aug 06 '14 at 02:25

This is an evil trick that I some times use if I am lazy about changing permissions.

[Cautionary] Disconnect the internet to prevent shenanigans from rogue elements.
Ctrl+Alt+T to open up a terminal.
sudo nautilus
Navigate to your pictures directory.
Select the files you want to change permissions of
Right-click to Properties.
Goto Permissions Tab.
Do your ghastly deed.
Exit Nautilus.
Reconnect internet.

Remember; this is evil, because you are giving a file manager incredible power.

How to give permission to a directory which including lots of images

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