here's a dumb question but...

the-World-can-Wait · 06-08-2006, 09:28 AM

what do i need to do to install .bin files tried just about everything, preaty mutch got a handle of installing rpm files (though sometimes they install and won't run like real player still trying to figure out how i messed that one up) but for the most part installing from any other file ext seems to work great but the .bin

any help on this would be greatly appretiated tried finding the answer on the net and in the forum but can't seem to find it plus any links to mandriva user manuals tips and tricks or any other mandriva related info for newbies would be great.

here is an example off the error i get

The filename "installer_kbasic_personal_linux.bin" indicates that this file is of type "unknown". The contents of the file indicate that the file is of type "executable". If you open this file, the file might present a security risk to your system.

Do not open the file unless you created the file yourself, or received the file from a trusted source. To open the file, rename the file to the correct extension for "executable", then open the file normally. Alternatively, use the Open With menu to choose a specific application for the file.

perfect_circle · 06-08-2006, 10:29 AM

try

Code:

sh installer_kbasic_personal_linux.bin

from the console

the-World-can-Wait · 06-08-2006, 10:58 AM

tried that dosn't work states directory or file cannot be find

pwc101 · 06-08-2006, 12:31 PM

not sure if this'll work, but try

Code:

sh ./installer_kbasic_personal_linux.bin

or just

Code:

./installer_kbasic_personal_linux.bin

perfect_circle · 06-08-2006, 12:38 PM

yeah, check the permission first:

Code:

ls -la installer_kbasic_personal_linux.bin

Of course this and the other command I posted you require you to be in the same directory with the file

the-World-can-Wait · 06-08-2006, 02:22 PM

tried all of these and either got the message permission denied (even when logged into root) or cannot open binary file
and the last command u posted gave me this 28287416 Jun 7 06:40 installer_kbasic_personal_linux.bin

legacyboy · 06-08-2006, 02:30 PM

try doing a

Code:

chmod a+x file.bin

and then a

Code:

./file.bin

the-World-can-Wait · 06-08-2006, 02:35 PM

well that last one worked perfectly is that the path i have to follow every time i install a .bin install?

legacyboy · 06-08-2006, 02:37 PM

When you download a .bin it can lose it's execute atribute (I think thats the best way to articulate it), so you need to reset it as an executable file (chmod a+x).

short answer... Yes,

the-World-can-Wait · 06-08-2006, 02:39 PM

lol what a pain thanx everyone for all the help

perfect_circle · 06-08-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the-World-can-Wait

lol what a pain thanx everyone for all the help

I told you to check the permissions.
In ls -la the first field probably was:
-rw-r--r-- which means you don't have execute permission.

chmod a+x would turn the permission to:
-rwxr-xr-x which means giving to all the users execute permission