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Old 09-18-2004, 07:39 PM   #1
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Simple Script Files

How do i write a script file so that when i type something, such as "scilab" from the terminal it will open the program? instead of having to cd dir every time i want to open the program?
 
Old 09-18-2004, 08:02 PM   #2
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you might put an alias in your .bashrc
 
Old 09-18-2004, 08:05 PM   #3
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you can place a symbolic link to the program you want to run in /usr/bin (which is the programs folder).

as root:
ln -s /path/to/program/you/want/to/run /usr/bin/word-you-want-to-type-to-run-it
 
Old 09-18-2004, 09:59 PM   #4
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thanks alot
 
Old 09-19-2004, 07:15 AM   #5
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My version isn't the proper way, I guess (.bashrc is far nicer), but mine is easier for newbies
 
  


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