How do I launch apps from the Terminal?

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idunnoidunno
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in macOS edited January 2014
And also, play movies and /or look at images?



Thanks.

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    kickahakickaha Posts: 8,760member
    open works just like double-clicking it in the Finder.



    open /Applications/iTunes.app



    open ~/Pictures/baby1.jpg



    open ~/Movies/Family/Xmas2005.mov





    man open for more info.
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    idunnoidunno Posts: 645member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Kickaha

    open works just like double-clicking it in the Finder.



    open /Applications/iTunes.app



    open ~/Pictures/baby1.jpg



    open ~/Movies/Family/Xmas2005.mov





    man open for more info.



    Cool, I am so used to opening stuf at work in linux with 'need' commands and or just typing the app I want... ie

    >shake 001.jpg (to view a render or such)



    Thanks, Kick.
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