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Old 03-08-2006
Edited Path in Profile File
Definitely a unix dummy. I edited the paths in the /etc/profile file - following the instructions on an install package. Now can't use vi, cat pg ls or any other unix commands. Guess I'm in big trouble.

Path reads
MANPATH=/opt/hpnp/man
PATH=/opt/hpnpl/bin
LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/opt/hpnp/lib

but I can't get into anything to change it back.
Any ideas... .. before I'm sacked? Smilie

Thanks for any help
# 2  
Old 03-08-2006
Change your path to
Code:
PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/local/bin:$PATH

That should be a start for you.
# 3  
Old 03-08-2006
Thank you so very very much. I might be able to sort it out now.
# 4  
Old 03-08-2006
use full path:

# /usr/bin/vi /etc/profile
edit like vino suggested Smilie
# 5  
Old 03-08-2006
Sorted (I think Smilie )
Thank you both
 
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