Launching files?

spider99 · 05-17-2010, 01:58 PM

I got a file from a friend that apparently works on linux, the file has no extention so how am i able to run/launch the file or any file (without any extention) in linux? I'm using CentOS.

bret381 · 05-17-2010, 02:01 PM

from terminal:

cd /path/to/file/

./program_name

repo · 05-17-2010, 02:06 PM

Make sure you trust the source of the file, eq your friend.
What kind off file is it?
You can use

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file filename

If the file is a script, you can do

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chmod +x filename

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./filename

However, it's not a good idea to execute files you don't know.
It can compromise your system.

BTW, could you followup your previous threads, or close them if the problem is solved.

cola · 05-20-2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spider99

I got a file from a friend that apparently works on linux, the file has no extention so how am i able to run/launch the file or any file (without any extention) in linux? I'm using CentOS.

To know the filetype of the file:

Code:

file filename