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I downloaded the "gspca" video for linux (v4l1) driver but when I tried to compile it, the terminal showed the following error:

$ cd gspcav1-20071224/

$ ~/gspcav1-20071224

$ ./gspca_build

bash: ./gspca_build: permission denied

I have no clue why I don't have permission in my own machine.

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answered 2 Years ago bblerest · Accepted Answer

You need to grant execution permissions to the file. There are several ways to allow a file to be executed as a program :

Using Nautilus file manager, right click on your script file gspca_build and select Properties. Then go to the Permissions tab and check Allow executing file as program.

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Using the command line, open a terminal and set gspca_build directory as your current directory. Then type the following command :
```
sudo chmod +x gspca_build
```

You should now be able to execute your script.