Error when trying to run code: Debugger operation failed, Native error= Cannot find the specified file

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I recently completely transitioned to Linux but struggle to find a good way to code in C#. I discovered Monodevelop which looks similar to Visual Studio, but whenever I try to run any code I get this error ( I run pop! _os if it matters):

Debugger operation failed
ApplicationName='/usr/lib/gnome-terminal/gnome-terminal-server', CommandLine='--app-id mono.develop.id1f71c1c4cede406e9ae6cc55355f30e2', CurrentDirectory='', Native error= Cannot find the specified file

It might have something to do with the path of the terminal but I don't know how to fix it. I know it's a Linux specific thing but I didn't know better than to post it here.

score 13 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 24 '20 at 06:59

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Also had this same error. This happens because /usr/lib/gnome-terminal/gnome-terminal-server is actually /usr/libexec/gnome-terminal-server, and MonoDevelop is still using the old path.

The way I fixed it was to create the /usr/lib/gnome-terminal directory and adding a symbolic link with sudo ln -s /usr/libexec/gnome-terminal-server inside /usr/lib/gnome-terminal.

answered Feb 24 '20 at 06:59

Kayky de Brito

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thank you very much, this was a very frustrating problem I had and your solution solved it. – Neil Meyer Dec 28 '20 at 12:49

score 6 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 16 '20 at 21:06

i have seen this error when i'm running my console program (c#) on monodevelop on kali : "ApplicationName='/usr/lib/gnome-terminal/gnome-terminal-server', CommandLine='--app-id mono.develop.id0771a7bfd5a6445f82d97a8fe5fc4abc', CurrentDirectory='', Native error= Cannot find the specified file"

I have solved it using this script on terminal :

cd /usr/lib
sudo mkdir gnome-terminal
cd gnome-terminal
sudo ln -s /usr/libexec/gnome-terminal-server

Make this, it will be done; and now run again your program and enjoy :)

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Aug 29 '20 at 06:26

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Open the lib folder. Click on the arrow pointing down, next to the word lib, on top, and click open on the terminal.
Type sudo mkdir gnome-terminal
sudo ln -s /usr/libexec/gnome-terminal-server

edited Aug 29 '20 at 06:26

David Buck

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answered Aug 29 '20 at 04:26

Renan

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score -3 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 14 '19 at 15:03

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I had that same error (which made me transition to Windows :c).

Do not use mono-develop to code c# in linux, simply install vscode and .net core for linux. Create a .net core project and open it with vscode. Trust me, it will save your life

answered Dec 14 '19 at 15:03

BernardoPiedade

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what a bummer I don't like Microsoft too much. But on the other hand I do need c# so I guess I have to compromise – Dec 14 '19 at 15:22
I feel ya :/ I'm not a fan of Microsoft either – BernardoPiedade Dec 14 '19 at 15:29
"do not use" is opinion based and doesn't address the underlying issue no more or less than saying "do not use windows" or "do not use Linux" – IamSierraCharlie Jun 13 '20 at 02:39

Error when trying to run code: Debugger operation failed, Native error= Cannot find the specified file

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