Re: [aclug-L] gcc

[John Phillips <jphillip@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

gcc does not execute an executable, that is the kernel's job.  gcc just
makes a file which can be executed by the kernel after the new file's mode
is changed to executable.



On 15 Oct 1998, John Goerzen wrote:

> Try typing:
> 
> ./a.out
> 
> or:
> 
> ./executablename
> 
> Also make sure it is marked executable:
> 
> chmod u+x executablename
> 
> If these don't work, send us the commands that you're using and we'll
> go from there.
> 
> -- John
> 
> jeffrey.hansen@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 
> > Anyone know why gcc in Redhat 5.1 would refuse to execute an executable?  I
> > compiled it okay and it's in the working directory, but Linux tells me that
> > the "command" isn't recognized.  I did a "file" and it is an executable.  I
> > verified spelling and case until my eyes crossed.  Any ideas?
> > 
> > jeff
> > 
> > 
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