How to Run a File in Terminal Using Linux
Step 1: Open the Terminal
- To open the Terminal in most Linux distributions, press "Ctrl" + "Alt" + "T" simultaneously.
Step 2: Navigate to the File Directory
- Use the "cd" command to navigate to the directory where the file you want to run is located.
- Example:
cd /home/user/directory/
Step 3: Run the File
- To run the file, type the following command:
sh filename.shorbash filename.sh- Example:
sh my_script.sh
Step 4: Grant Execution Permissions (if Necessary)
- If you receive a "Permission denied" error, you may need to grant execution permissions to the file.
- Use the "chmod" command:
sudo chmod +x filename.sh- Example:
sudo chmod +x my_script.sh
Additional Tips:
- Use the "ls -l" command to view file permissions.
- If the file has a ".py" extension, use
python filename.pyto run it. - To run a file in the current directory, use
./filename.sh.
Related Questions:
- How do I check if a file is executable?
- What does the "-l" flag in the "ls" command do?
- Can I run a file with a ".java" extension in the Terminal?
- How do I make a file executable with the Terminal?
- What is the purpose of the "sh" command?
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