How to Setup Your Path

Your browser will execute the RealPlayer helper application when you click on a RealAudio or RealVideo URL on a web page. You must add the RealPlayer directory to your path in order for your browser to find the RealPlayer executable.

You need to set your path or PATH environment variable. The commands used to set an environment variable are dependent on the shell you are running.

Using csh or tcsh

If you are using the csh or tsch shell, add the following command to your .cshrc file after all other "set path" commands:

     set path=($path $HOME/rvplayer5.0) 
After you edit the .cshrc file, run this command:
     source .cshrc
This command updates all the changes you have made in the .cshrc file for this shell.

Using ksh or bash or bsh

If you are using the ksh, bash, or bsh shell, add the following command to your .profile file after all other "PATH" commands:

     PATH=$PATH":$HOME/rvplayer5.0" 
After you edit the .profile file, run this command:
     source .profile 
This command updates all the changes you have made in the .profile file for this shell. To verify that the path is setup correctly, type the following command from your home directory:
   which rvplayer
The directory where you installed the RealPlayer should be displayed. If this does not work, consult your system administrator for help in setting up your path.

 

 

 

 


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