equivalent Linux command for windows start cmd

alix123 · 08-14-2005, 09:36 AM

Hello All

Is there any equivalent command for linux Bash shell. Similar to "start cmd" and "start nameexe" where name exe is the name of the executable to start.

actually I want to start/excute perl file on a new terminal every time.

david_ross · 08-14-2005, 09:39 AM

If you want to do it every time bash is started then just add your command to .bashrc or .bash_profile depending on your needs (see "man bash").

If you want to replace the current shell then use exec.

randyding · 08-14-2005, 11:46 PM

If I understand correctly I think you're wanting to pop another xterm window and execute a new program in that window, without having to click on the new window and type the command into it. That's what I remember of the window's start function.

try
xterm -e 'your cmd'
Note that when your cmd terminates, the window will close.

ndarkduck · 11-16-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alix123

Hello All

Is there any equivalent command for linux Bash shell. Similar to "start cmd" and "start nameexe" where name exe is the name of the executable to start.

actually I want to start/excute perl file on a new terminal every time.

I hope bein at time... lol, if not you should have posted the solution in order to make the community grow. The trick in linux that is equivalent to

Start>Run>cmd.
x:> start explorer
x:> start cmd
x:> start ...

Is...
Alt + F2>Konsole
xx$ konqueror & #(note the enter)
xx$ konsole &
xx$ .... &

Regards

theNbomr · 11-16-2008, 06:06 PM

Hmm. I type Alt-F2 and I get.... nadda. I guess you are using KDE, so that must be a KDE-specific command.

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I want to start/excute perl file on a new terminal every time.

Every what time? Every time your system boots? Every time you log in? Every time you start a new terminal? Any of these are possible, but you need to explain which. In general, come right out and say what you're trying to accomplish. A lot of us here don't speak Windows, so it isn't the best way to describe your objective.
--- rod.