[topcat]

I have a folder with a lot of subfolders (and sub-subfolders, etc.) and want to change the ownership of the top level folder and all of the enclosed items. Seems like it should be easy using the "Apply to enclosed items" in "Get Info". I apply the change to the top level folder by clicking on the lock, selecting the new owner from the list, entering my admin password when requested, click the "Apply to enclosed items" and click the lock shut. But only the the ownership of the top level folder changes. Nothing below. Using 10.3.1 on a Pismo. Any suggestions?

[pat++]

It seems to be a bug in Panther.
Until apple fixes the issue, you can use Terminal :

sudo chown -R newownername myfolder

[topcat]

pat++,

That worked nicely! Someday I'll make time to study UNIX.

[MountainMac]

You could try BatChmod too--I assume it's not affected buy this Panther bug although I haven't tried it specifically under Panther.