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Old 02-21-2013
Ways to run script from anywhere
Hi I am trying to make my scripts to run from any directory and after some research (googling) I find there are 2 ways to do this

1. export PATH=$PATH:directory

2. create a /bin directory in your home directory and put your scripts there.

Could someone tell me the relative merits of either method or is it only a personal preference?

Thanks
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Old 02-21-2013
If you put them in ~/bin then (typically) only you have access to them.
If the scripts are part of a larger project, then segregating them into separate directories may be more convenient for distribution/backup etc.
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