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hi, i m new to linux, i have installed the compiler, but it is giving problem in path please help in how to set the path. also help me in ...
  1. 02-02-2010 #1
    Rakshit5
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    path and shell problem

    hi,

    i m new to linux,

    i have installed the compiler,
    but it is giving problem in path please help in how to set the path.

    also help me in how to wiew current shell and change the shell.

    please help.

    thanks.
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    You can verify current path using command,
    echo $PATH
    You can change it using ,
    PATH=$PATH:/path/to/your/compiler
    If you want this to reflect this change for all users then update this entry in /etc/profile

    If you check /etc/profile ,you will get to know about it.
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