Re: [newbie] .sh files

You just have to execute this script in a GUI (as root if you want to install quake in /usr/local/games) It will launch an installation program. It worked fine for me. HTH Flupke bosco wrote: Greetings, I have Mandrake v7.0 and run KDE. I downloaded the Linux binaries for Quake3 Arena.

Re: [newbie] .sh files

Yeah I know.. I tried that.. It said Cannot Executre /bosco/home/linuxq3ademo.. etc... ?? Same thing happens when I try to run the point release?! Any idea??! thanks, bosco flupke wrote: You just have to execute this script in a GUI (as root if you want to install quake in

Re: [newbie] .sh files

Indeed. Now, I remember. I had the same problem. I still don't understand why, but I had to copy the file elsewhere. I copied it to /tmp, then executed it, and it worked. Check also that it is executable. If it is not, do a 'chmod +x linuxq3demo...sh' HTH Flupke bosco wrote: Yeah I know.. I

Re: [newbie] .sh files

hmm. And you're sure they're executable? (if not: chmod +x filename.sh). Or you could just type: "sh math/to/sh-file.sh". On Mar 6 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings, I have Mandrake v7.0 and run KDE. I downloaded the Linux binaries for Quake3 Arena. They end with .sh but I can't seem to

Re: [newbie] .sh files

Thanks for the help... That problem is solved.. now if I could just figure out how to get my OpenGL subsystem to boot.. LOL.. I'll manage.. this shit is fun.. :p thanks again, bosco(). flupke wrote: Indeed. Now, I remember. I had the same problem. I still don't understand why, but I had

Re: [newbie] .sh files

bosco, with that attitude your well on your way to linux succes :) I fought tooth and nail with my first two or three linux installs, never gave you (kinda like Rocky ;) ) Good luck with you new powerfull non Mr. Bill crash-o-matic os :) Ron bosco wrote: Thanks for the help... That problem

Re: [newbie] .sh files

Check the permissions on the files. Make sure you have execute permission on the script. If you don't know how to change permisson, do a "man chmod" On Tue, 07 Mar 2000, bosco wrote: Yeah I know.. I tried that.. It said Cannot Executre /bosco/home/linuxq3ademo.. etc... ?? Same thing

[newbie] .sh files

Greetings, I have Mandrake v7.0 and run KDE. I downloaded the Linux binaries for Quake3 Arena. They end with .sh but I can't seem to get anything to happen. Could someone provide some insight into what I need to make this file work?! Thanks, bosco()