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Creech
03-17-2003, 08:09 PM
installed it but it wont do anything wheni click on it to open and run. so i tried to reinstall it, and when i enter in ./amsn, it opens and runs, but then it wont let me finish installing, i can use it, chat, etc. but if i close the command prompt, amsn closes too, thats the only way i can run the prog, any suggestions.
gschimek
03-17-2003, 08:33 PM
When you start it from the command prompt, add a space and a '&' without the quotes. Then you'll be able to close the command prompt without closing AMSN.

./amsn &
Creech
03-17-2003, 08:42 PM
when i click on the msn link, it doesnt launch msn, so i i looked in FAQ file, and it said how to creat a link for it, and i thought i did it right but it still doesnt lauch. i right click the icon and click on properties. then in the command box where im suppose to type the command to launch the app, it still does nothing, either im a complete idiot, or else something is wrong. any suggestions.
rapture
03-18-2003, 01:34 AM
What exactly are you typing to make the link from your desktop?? You might be putting the wrong path to the application.
Creech
03-20-2003, 09:29 PM
alright when i look under the FAQ file, it says to right click the msn icon on my desktop, and click on properties. then in command field, type the path in so that way it will launch. now i looked it up and the path is as follows: /home/tbaker/packages/msn. but this is the wierd thing. wheni looked it up in the frequently asked ?'s(FAQ) file, it shows the properties box where im suppose to enter the path. well there is a little ok button after u type it in to set the command. well when i actually do it, there is no little ok button. i have the options of close, help, revert. so i think thats why i cant set the command. but why isnt there an ok button. thanks for the suggestions.
Creech
03-23-2003, 02:36 PM
does anyone know what the problem is. please help, i can't figure it out, im totally stumped. i mean, all i need is the right path for it to launch the app right. well thanks for anyhelp u can give.
eye_smell
07-04-2003, 09:07 PM
I also have a question. My Amsn loads fine, does anyone else have problems sending messages? Everytime i try to i get a message back a couple of seconds later i recieve a message tellling me it failed to deliver message.
Hayl
07-04-2003, 10:04 PM
Originally posted by Creech
does anyone know what the problem is. please help, i can't figure it out, im totally stumped. i mean, all i need is the right path for it to launch the app right. well thanks for anyhelp u can give.

this is NOT difficult

the path =

/wherever/you/installed/amsn(or msn)/amsn

typically, to run the ap, it is

/home/username/amsn(or msn)/amsn

the app is a script, not a compiled app.

the documentation for this app is on the AMSN web page and it is very simply written.
mdwatts
07-05-2003, 08:04 AM
Hayl... Creech last posted the question back in March.

eye_smell just brought back a old thread and has posted a new question.