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+# matrix
+Matrix is a small program that saves permissions on directory to a file and can restore it on another directory (or another machine)
+
+# Usage
+Backup file permissions of /etc on /tmp/backup.txt
+<code>
+# matrix.py backup /tmp/backup.txt /etc
+</code>
+
+Restore file permissions on /etc based on backup.txt
+<code>
+# matrix.py restore /tmp/backup.txt /etc
+</code>