On Wed, 14 Oct 1998, Richard Adams wrote:
> According to 'Terra NovA' B. Loeding: While burning my CPU.
> >
> > Ok... Dumb question but...
> > I install a package and its dependancies.
> > The executable is in /etc/games/
> > I type in the filename but get the linux equiv
> > of a DOS 'bad command or filename'.
> > I'm puzzled so I copy it to /bin where I type in
> > the filename again and it runs.
>
> It will also run when you type ./filename in /etc/games or type
> /etc/games/filename.
>
> >
> > So two questions...
> > Why isn't the present working directory in the path?
> > What config file do I edit to place new directories
> > in the path.
>
> Edit your system enviroment file, normaly one of .profile .bash_profile
> or /etc/profile /etc/bashrc In Redhat for the user "root" edit /etc/profile
> add /etc/games to the PATH= line. Then make your console reread the file so
> as to allow the changes to take effect.
Makes sense. But how do I get the console to reread the file,
other than rebooting of course? (I'm still in that mind limiting
DOS mode).
>
> echo $PATH will show the whole path enviroment.
>
> >
> > Thanx.
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Regards Richard.
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
