Python on unix
 

Is there a way to get a Python script to run from the command line in Unix without the "python" prefix? For example, instead of typing python myscript.py, typing myscript.py (with or without the ./)?

I know that Perl scripts can be run by simply typing the script name (assuming you are in the enclosing directory).

I tried adding a shebang line to my Python script no avail.

EDIT: I figured it out. I had to chmod the script to 777.

Re: Python on unix
 

You should watch security there: 744 is probably a better permission set. That means only you can read,write and run it while everyone else can just read it. You don't want other users to overwrite your script.