How to execute an executable from Linux with javascript

Question

I'm making an application for D-bus in javascript. I need to call an executable from the javascript code and I know that it's possible to do it in Windows like this

var activeXObj = new ActiveXObject("Shell.Application"); 
activeXObj.ShellExecute("C:\\WINDOWS\\NOTEPAD.EXE", "", "", "open", "1");

But...how to do the same in Linux??

Thanks a lot

P.S: Is not for a browser =)

There is no way. Browsers (maybe except IE) are designed not to touch the user's machine for security reasons. Plugins could do it, but with limited reach also. — Joseph
– Joseph, Commented May 17, 2013 at 11:25
From the original question I'm not sure the script is really intended to be used inside a browser. I am sure however that it cannot be done with activex on linux. — Axel
– Axel, Commented May 17, 2013 at 11:30

glenn jackman · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-17 19:52:54Z

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Install node.js (depending on your distro, sudo apt-get install nodejs) and use the ChildProcess module to execute the program.

Or, get Rhino and use the runCommand command;

answered May 17, 2013 at 19:52

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