MKDIR(1) UNIX Programmer's Manual MKDIR(1) NAME mkdir - make a directory SYNOPSIS mkdir dirname ... DESCRIPTION _M_k_d_i_r creates specified directories in mode 777. Standard entries, `.', for the directory itself, and `..' for its parent, are made automatically. _M_k_d_i_r requires write permission in the parent directory. SEE ALSO rm(1) DIAGNOSTICS _M_k_d_i_r returns exit code 0 if all directories were success- fully made. Otherwise it prints a diagnostic and returns nonzero. Printed 11/10/80 1