Running a program

Programs may be run from xterms by doing the following:
  1. Open an xterm
  2. Move to the directory in which the program you want to run is in.
  3. Type the following at the xterm prompt:
    name&
    where name is the name of the program which you want to run.

Note:

  • Some programs may be run from anywhere. To execute such a program you may be within any directory and type the following at the xterm prompt:
    name
    where name is the name of the program you want to run.