that's not a stupid question ;-)
'chmod 777 name_of_file' makes it readable/writable/executable for you,
your group and anybody else.
for details on chmod try 'man chmod' or go to
http://catcode.com/teachmod/
cheers!
> When I get a file or program (from Linux Format) How do I make the file
> executable ? (I know i should be able to figure it out, but it's friday
> and I am brain dead {havent had my adult beverage yet.})Have been trying
> to install KDE 3.1 desktop no joy so far.
> --
> You cain't map a sense of humor T. Prachett
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