How-to Edit/Set/Configure the User PATH on Zorin OS Linux Easy Guide for Beginners

PATH Set-Up on Zorin OS Linux

Hello Zorin User! This Tutorial Shows You Step-by-Step How-to Edit/Amend/Configure/Set-Up/Append-to the User PATH Environment Variable for Zorin OS GNU/Linux.

The PATH environment variable tells Linux where to look for binary files and executable programs in the system.

1. Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   Search into Apps.





2. Now there are 2 Ways for Including into the PATH

   • 1st: Making a Symlink
     This is a Quick way to append a single Binary into the Path…

     sudo ln -s /[path/2/myBinary] /usr/local/bin/

     If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then Look: Solution
     Example:

     sudo ln -s /opt/eclipse/eclipse /usr/local/bin/

     Then Try if Linux Found it with:

     which [myBinary]

     But if You Do Not have SuperUser Privileges First Append to the PATH a Target inside Your Home following the Step Below and then for each New Entry:

     ln -s /[path/2/myBinary] ~/bin/

   • 2nd: Editing the Bash User’s File
     This is Good to Enter All at Once Multiples Binaries from a Directory into the PATH.

     nano ~/.bashrc

     Append something like:

     export PATH=$PATH:/[path/2/myNewBinaries]

     Or if they are somewere Preminents include its on Top of the queue with:

     export PATH=/[path/2/myNewBinaries]:$PATH

     For Example:

     export PATH=/home/bob/Android/Sdk/tools:$PATH

     To Save the Changes and Exit Hit Ctrl+x ;)
     Then to Load the New PATH simply:

     bash

     Check it’s Working:

     which [myBinary]

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