On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:13:32 +0000, stuart <stuart@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Wednesday 02 February 2005 22:09, jim lawrence wrote: > > hi all stupid question > > > > i'm trying to execute a file i created i have a .cpp file and a .exe > > file that is attached to it > > you know the simple "helloworld " it compiled with no errors, but it > > won't run. > > here is what i have > > helloworld.cpp > > HelloWorld which is a executible file > okay, the basics - is it executable (ie permissions)? > # file HelloWorld > ls -l HelloWorld > secondly is it on your path? if not, try running it with > ./Helloworld > when your are in the same directory. > > any good to you? > > Stuart > -- > Stuart Sears RHCE, RHCX > We have seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and it's out. > > > That did it Thanks -- ******************************************************** When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. ************************************ Registered Linux User: #376813 jim lawrence 128-10-93-85-10-128-98-112-6-6-25-126-39-1-68-78