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Mattrib
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   `Mattrib' is used to change MS-DOS file attribute flags. It has the
following syntax:

   `mattrib' [`-a|+a'] [`-h|+h'] [`-r|+r'] [`-s|+s'] [`-/']  [`-p']
[`-X'] MSDOSFILE [ MSDOSFILES ... ]

   `Mattrib' adds attribute flags to an MS-DOS file (with the ``+''
operator) or remove attribute flags (with the ``-'' operator).

   `Mattrib' supports the following attribute bits:

`a'
     Archive bit.  Used by some backup programs to indicate a new file.

`r'
     Read-only bit.  Used to indicate a read-only file.  Files with
     this bit set cannot be erased by `DEL' nor modified.

`s'
     System bit.  Used by MS-DOS to indicate a operating system file.

`h'
     Hidden bit.  Used to make files hidden from `DIR'.

   `Mattrib' supports the following command line flags:
`/'
     Recursive.  Recursively list the attributes of the files in the
     subdirectories.

`X'
     Concise. Prints the attributes whithout any whitespace padding.  If
     neither the "/" option is given, nor the MSDOSFILE contains a
     wildcard, and there is only one Msdos file parameter on the command
     line, only the attribute is printed, and not the filename.  This
     option is convenient for scripts

`p'
     Replay mode.  Outputs a series of mformat commands that will
     reproduce the current situation, starting from a situation as left
     by untarring the Dos filesystem.  Commands are only output for
     attribute settings that differ from the default (archive bit set
     for files, unset for directories).  This option is intended to be
     used in addition to tar. The `readonly' attribute is not taken
     into account, as tar can set that one itself.