Why bash files are not executed?

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Why bash are not executed when I double click on them?

They are executable but they are not executed. Instead they are opened with gedit.

There is a preference setting in Nautilus which deals with executable files. Perhaps you could try changing it? — muru, Jul 16 '14 at 15:07

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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I. (GUI method) Right Click the file >> Properties >> Permissions >> (check) Allow executing file as program

OR

II. (Teminal method)

chmod +x /path/to/yourscript.sh 
bash /path/to/yourscript.sh

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

Community

answered Jul 16 '14 at 15:17

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 16 '14 at 15:15

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Open Nautilus: Edit -> Preferences -> Behavior.

Select "Ask each time" under "Executable Text Files".

Now you can double-click your executable text file in Nautilus to be asked whether to execute or edit your script.

answered Jul 16 '14 at 15:15

Pabi

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