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Old 11-16-2004, 07:15 AM   #1
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Bin Files?

how do I execute my bin files? Double clicking it but that only opens the file in my text editor...
trying to install a p2p program, but this goes for all my bins...

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Old 11-16-2004, 07:17 AM   #2
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chmod +x file

or in GUI mode, try right-clicking it, going to properties, and add 'Execute' to the chmod permissions.
 
Old 11-16-2004, 07:23 AM   #3
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try this :
sh <filename>.bin
worked for me at least....
 
Old 11-16-2004, 07:48 AM   #4
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Thanks
That worked... Thank u
 
  


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