Finding executable files

[Gilles Gravier]

Hi!

Leonard Bussey wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Where can I find where Ubuntu puts the executable file to launch an
> application.  I'm trying to set up IceWM and have to manually set up
> the menu items.  Thank You.
>
> -- 
> How can I fix it, if it isn't broken!
>
>                       Len Bussey


Using "which COMMAND" will tell you where the COMMAND is.

For example "which gnome-terminal" will return :
"/usr/bin/gnome-terminal" but this only works if the command you are
looking for is in your $PATH.


Then, if you want to find all executable binaries, just type "find
DIRECTORY -executable" and that will give you the  complete list of
executable files under DIRECTORY ...

For example "find / -executable" will give you a LOT of files... :)

Gilles.