Re: [PATCH] new chmod flag: R = r for files, rx for dirs

[Bob Proulx]

> This is a result of discussion on lkml on usefulness of x bit on dirs.
> It adds new flag to chmod:
> 
> chmod -R a+R dir
> 
> R=(r for files, rx for dirs)

Would it be possible to give a little more rational behind this?  I
don't see the need for this option.  It doesn't mean you couldn't
convince me, however.

> Without this flag, in order to achieve functionality of above command
> one needs to write ridiculously long script.

Such as the following?  What am I missing?

  chmod -R a+rX dir

Bob