Gecko Drwxrxrx [updated]

In Linux and Unix-like operating systems, the string drwxr-xr-x

Specifically, gecko is associated with:

Have you ever been burned by a chmod 777 command? Tell us your horror story in the comments below! gecko drwxrxrx

Why Geckos Don’t Use 777

A gecko doesn’t need drwxrwxrwx (full read/write/execute for everyone). If everything was wide open, predators would get in. Moths would escape. The fragile ecosystem would collapse. In Linux and Unix-like operating systems, the string