Update Linux Path permanently

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How do I set a user environment variable? (permanently, not session)

How can I permanently modify the PATH variable in Ubuntu? Is it possible to do it without modifying any files?

I currently use export PATH=${PATH}:/usr/local/cuda/bin but each time I open a new terminal I have to type it again.

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 21 '11 at 18:53

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Your PATH comes from a text file (usually ~/.bash_profile). There really isn't a way to edit it without changing your profile short of doming something like

echo 'PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/cuda/bin' >> ~/.bash_profile

answered Dec 21 '11 at 18:53

D.Shawley

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score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 21 '11 at 18:55

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Usually I just throw that exact command you have in my ~/.bash_profile.

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 21 '11 at 18:54

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put this line into you .bashrc or .profile file in ~/ Then it is loaded whenever you start your console session

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 21 '11 at 18:53

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You can't do it with just a command.

You have to edit the bashrc file for either the system installation or your personal one for permanent changes to take effect.

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tpg2114

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Update Linux Path permanently

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