The recursion specifier tells cfengine what to do, starting from
/directory name. A value of r=0 means `no recursion' and
any checking is limited only to the named file or directory. A value of
r=inf implies unlimited recursion. Cfengine then descends into
all subdirectories checking or setting the permissions of files until it
`bottoms out' at a plain file. A value such as R=4 means descend
recursively into subdirectories, but no more than four levels. This is
a useful safety net in preventing unforeseen accidents. A recursive
search also bottoms out on device boundaries and symbolic links
(provided the -l option is not used).
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