CHOWN(8)
NAME
chown − change the owner of files
USAGE
/etc/chown [ −f ] owner file(s)
DESCRIPTION
The chown command changes the owner of the files to owner. The owner may be expressed either as a decimal UID (user ID) or as a log-in name that can be found in the password file.
In order to simplify accounting procedures, only the super-user can change the owner of files.
OPTIONS
−f suppresses error messages.
FILES
/etc/passwd password files