how do i set the path?

[ChrisFenton]

I need help pointing the path to the javac command for compiling java source into bytecode. how do i do this in linux?

[1slipperyfish]

if you look in help under (i think) java linux there is a rambling thread all about it http://www.linuxformat.co.uk/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=638&highlight=
basically it's

export PATH=$PATH:/your/new/path

hope this helps
paul