How do I run a script on Linux just by double clicking it

Source https://askubuntu.com/a/286651/113065

Edit -> preferences -> Behavior -> Executable Text Files = Run ...

It should run, but you can't see output.

Follow these steps:

• Hit Alt+F2, type dconf-editor and hit ``Enter.

• In dconfg-editor goto: org ➤ gnome ➤ nautilus ➤ preferences

• Click on executable-text-activation and from drop down menu select:

launch: to launch scripts as programs.

OR

ask: to ask what to do via a dialog.

Close dconf-editor Thats it!