Mastering the Art of Navigating Unix Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.

What should I do if I encounter the 'command not found' error?

If you encounter the 'command not found' error, it typically means that the directory containing the executable is not included in your path. To resolve this, you can use the 'find' command to locate the executable and then add its directory to your path with the export command.
2.

How can I permanently add a directory to my Unix path?

To permanently add a directory to your Unix path, you need to append the export command to your shell's configuration file, such as .rc or .cshrc. This ensures that the directory is included in your path every time you start a new shell session.
3.

Why doesn't the shell search my current directory by default?

The shell doesn't search the current directory by default to enhance security. To include the current directory in your path, you can add a period (dot) to your path variable. This adjustment should be made within your home directory in the .profile file.
4.

How do I check which directories my shell checks for executables?

You can check which directories your shell searches for executables by typing echo $PATH at the command prompt. This command will display a list of directories, allowing you to see where the shell looks for executable files.

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