Fixing WordPress’ Auto-Update (WordPress 3.3.1 on CentOS Linux)
Having trouble with WordPress’ auto update feature? Confronting errors like “could not copy file…” or is WordPress asking for FTP information?
Your problem is most likely server permissions. If you have shell access to your own VPS/dedicated server, use the lines below. If you’re using a shared hosting setup, try option #4 below, or contact your administrator for help.

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