running .bin file

**sourabhnampalliwar** · 10-18-2007

I'm new to Linux. I have downloaded Realplayer, which is in form of a .bin file. How to run it?

**valemon** · 10-18-2007

Make sure that the bin file is executable. If not run

Code:

chmod +x filename.bin

Then run

Code:

./filename.bin

in order to install.

edit: just a bit faster

**Kieren** · 10-18-2007

Let's say the file you have downloaded is realplayer.tar.bin

To run it first make it executable by typing:

Code:

chmod a+x realplayer.tar.bin

...and then run it by typing:

Code:

./realplayer.tar.bin

(Don't forget to change both instances of realplayer.tar.bin to what ever your bin file is called)

**Kieren** · 10-18-2007

valemon Wins