Linux Noob Alert: Help Me Troubleshoot This Bizarre Permissions Nightmare

invalid@example.com (Юрий1975), Юрий1975
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:32:35 +0000
Unix/Linux Systems

"Hey guys, just set up a fresh Ubuntu install on my new rig and I'm already running into permission issues. I'm trying to install a program from source, but getting a 'Permission denied' error on a directory I own. I've checked the ownership & group permissions, but can't seem to find the solution - any clue what's going on?"