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Re: [LUG] Nebie Question on Scripts

 

On Tuesday 03 July 2007 17:10, peter wrote:
> Hi
>
> I had to use that heading as I am sure the solution is  obvious.
>
> I am writing a script to start a prog...
>
> Lets say
>
> #! /bin/csh -f
> PATH=/usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun-1.6.0.00/jre/bin/
>
> But it don't like the second line and replies with
>
> PATH=/usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun-1.6.0.00/jre/bin/: Command not found.
>
> It must be something so simple, help please!
>

Is there a specific reason you're using csh? If not, use bash instead (this is 
the standard Linux shell), then your command above will work.

If you do need to use csh, maybe 'man csh' will tell you how to set 
environment variables.

Regards,
David.

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www.david-web.co.uk

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