what does the sticky bit do?

From: gokul (gokul_svuce_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/30/03

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    i know what the sticky bit does when it is set for files.can anybody
    clarify what is the purpose of the sticky bit if any for directories.

    thanks in advance
    gokul

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