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chmod: Give the [u]ser who owns a file the right to e[x]ecute it.
$ chmod u+x ${filename}
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The command chmod u+x ${filename} is used to change the permissions of a file in a Unix-like operating system, specifically providing executable permissions for the user (the owner) of the file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • chmod: Stands for "change mode" and is a command used to change file permissions.
  • u+x: "u" refers to the user or owner of the file, and "+x" is an option used to add executable permissions to the specified user.
  • ${filename}: This is a placeholder indicating that you need to specify the actual name and path of the file you want to modify.

Overall, this command allows the user (owner) to execute the specified file, granting the necessary permission to run it as a program or script.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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