.run file install on Ubuntu

Assume the file is called some-app.run and is in the folder /home/user/Downloads. You will need to modify these instructions to fit your situation.

1. Open a terminal (Applications->Accessories->Terminal).

2. enter cd /home/user/Downloads

3. enter chmod +x some-app.run

4. enter ./some-app.run

5. if step 4 fails with a message including 'permission denied', try entering sudo ./some-app.run (you will need to enter your password for this).

Notes

• Sometimes you will come across .bin files. These are basically the same as .run files.
• The method to install .run files can be used to execute any file (as long as it has some sort of executable code in it.
• Be careful using sudo and only use it when absolutely required. Translated into English, it means 'Run this command but allow it to do anything it wants to my computer'. This is why you are prompted for your password.