How do i set environment variable

Linux and Unix-Like Linux
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Hi,

I am quite new to Linux. And I have doubt how to set new environment variable with value to a C executable.

Let say I have a environment variable $Hack ;
I would like to load a value for this variable; so that when the C executable is executed, the $Hack would set the variable value.

Please advise. THanks.

2

hack=varaible
export hack

set them in you .profile file (or the the acording config file for your shell)

3

Hi,

If I am using Fedora8, i only can see .bashrc file. I try to find .login or .cshrc but its not there. Must I define in .profile?

4

if you use bash, read the manpage for bash.

so, if not in your home, just touch the file and edit it to your needs.

hth,
DN2

5

Hi,

Actually, I am trying to set environment variables as in

export $HACK=/home/Desktop/test.txt

I tried in both .login and .bashrc but it didnt work. Can someone please advise. Thanks.