execution path

[joegi]

how can ise t the current directory, as an execution path, i always have to run the command using ./
Thanks for your help,

joel

[scott_R]

It's a safety thing. You could set up your $PATH to that directory, then just type the command, but you risk running the wrong program, with unexpected results. Also, a mistype could send your system into limbo if you aren't having a good day. Although it's "inconvienient", after a while you'll get used to it, and appreciate it.

For the time being, however, you could always create a path to a directory containing only "safe" links, and start your programs from that. Although I hate sounding like a purist and snubbing you on this issue, I think it's better to take advantage of the safety elements inherent in Linux. In other words, I'd love to tell you exactly how to do this, but I think it's better you get used to linux first, and if you can't live without it, you teach yourself.

P.S.- I hated it when people told me the same thing a couple years (3) back, but now I know why. :)