So the question is: What are environment variables, like the executable PATH, and how can I change and use them on major operating systems? A good answer would include a simple …

Jun 16, 2010 · What does "/" , "./", "../" represent while giving path?Let's be precise: "/"is a path which begins with a /, and thus it is an absolute path. Thus, we need to begin in the root of the …

Nov 10, 2024 · There aren't many guides available on adding a folder to the Windows 11 user Path environment variable. This is useful for new programmers to be able to easily run code …

Jul 22, 2009 · A path set in .bash_profile will only be set in a bash login shell (bash -l). If you put your path in .profile it will be available to your complete desktop session.

What does the ~ mean in an absolute file path? I see this in the output of things like build scripts but the path does not exist.

Dec 14, 2022 · It depends on the shell you're using. On Solaris (I know the question is about Linux) one of the shells (can't remember which one off the top of my head) requires that you …

Jan 13, 2016 · What is this "export" phrase at the start? export is a command (more precisely it's a Bash builtin, i.e. it's not an executable present in PATH, it's a command that Bash has built …

What are PATH and other environment variables, and how can I set or use them? I ran a third-party install script which added its folders to the %PATH% variable in the Windows shell. I …

Sep 29, 2011 · In Windows 7, when I start the Command prompt, is there any command to display the contents of an environment variable (such as the JAVA_HOME or PATH variables)?

Sep 6, 2010 · I want to add a directory to search my search path. I know I have to modify the PATH environment variable. However, I want the change to be permanent, so that it is always …