executable mislabeled in Fedora linux.

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John Duchek
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executable mislabeled in Fedora linux.

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I am running pb 6.00lts in Fedora linux. I have a program that has compiled and run before, and compiles and runs now. When I make an executable stand alone program however, it generates a program that linux says it is a "manual page" and tries to load it into an editor, rather than execute it. If I look at the properties, under permissions it has "allow file to run as a progr" is checked as it should be. I am pretty sure it compled correctly as it is 168k in length and the editor program shows gibberish rather than text. I would appreciate any help on either straightening my settings our or getting linux to identify the compiled program correctly.
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John R. Duchek
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Re: executable mislabeled in Fedora linux.

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It is definitely not PB. It appears that the file managers (thunar and caja) are misidentifying the executable. It runs fine when started from the command line. Caja says it is a manual, but offers a choice of displaying it or running it. If running it is chosen, it runs. :oops:
John R. Duchek
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