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Old 03-28-2004, 10:45 AM   #1
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How do you install .run files?


I tried just clicking on it, nothing. Searched for it, nothing. Any help?
 
Old 03-28-2004, 10:50 AM   #2
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open terminal
try
sh name_of_file.run or ./name_of_file.run

Last edited by starcrzr; 03-28-2004 at 10:52 AM.
 
Old 03-28-2004, 10:51 AM   #3
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you may have to:
chmod +x filename.run
 
  


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