trying to get c to run on ubuntu.

contentprovider · 02-15-2010, 01:04 AM

i have an example c program.. which I have loaded with my text editor..
into my documents on ubuntu.. each time I try to run it, I get the message command not found.. must i make it first, or is it a path problem. ?

jstephens84 · 02-15-2010, 01:09 AM

cd into the path that the c program lies in. Then try

Code:

./<your app name>

this should run the application using relative path reference.

smeezekitty · 02-15-2010, 01:42 AM

Code:

export PATH=.:$PATH

then try it again.

knudfl · 02-15-2010, 04:17 AM

Quote:

I have an example c program..
which I have loaded with my text editor..

A text file "c program" cannot be run.

Example : example.c → you will have to compile it.
gcc example.c -o example

Use it : 1) cd <path-to-folder-with-example>/example
2) ./example

Or : # cp example /usr/local/bin/
.. Then it is in your PATH.
.....

halborr · 02-15-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knudfl

A text file "c program" cannot be run.

Example : example.c → you will have to compile it.
gcc example.c -o example

Use it : 1) cd <path-to-folder-with-example>/example
2) ./example

Or : # cp example /usr/local/bin/
.. Then it is in your PATH.
.....

You might have to "chmod +x example" to execute it. ("ls -l" lists current permissions).