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Kylix - Execute an application

By Zarko Gajic, About.com Guide

Under Windows, using Delphi all you have to do is use the ]ShellExecute or CreateProcess functions. Under Linux you have to use something else.

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uses Libc;

procedure RunApp(sApplication: string) ;
begin
   if libc.system(sApplication) = -1 then
     ShowMessage('Cannot start the app.') ;
end;
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