Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 15:29:52 -0600 From: Randy DuCharme <randyd@nconnect.net> To: "Jeffrey J. Ayres" <JeffAyres@worldnet.att.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: running programs with freebsd Message-ID: <3300E4D0.15FB7483@nconnect.net> References: <3300D15A.4DFB@worldnet.att.net>
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Jeffrey J. Ayres wrote: > > Hello, > I'm a little bit flaburgasted. After installing the freebsd system I'm > having trouble running the games programs. I have been able to open the > vi editor to edit the file "group" and place my ID in the bin and wheel > groups. The shell I'm using is BASH. I have located many games in > several different directories. However after changing the directory to > the game directory and entering the name of the game nothing happens. > It just boggles me! Do you have a clue on how to start one or any of the > game programs? > Thanks, > Jeff You either have to type the 'full' path of the program you wish to run, or change to the directory in which it is located and type... ./<program name> Example: If I wish to run the game hack, I could either type.. /usr/games/hack or cd /usr/games and then ./hack -- Randall D. DuCharme email: randyd@nconnect.net Systems Engineer Free your Machine Computer Specialists **** FreeBSD **** 414-259-9998 414-253-9919 (fax) Turning PCs into Workstations
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