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How to Set a New PATH in csh and tcsh

The PATH environment variable plays a critical role in Unix-like systems, telling the shell where to look for executable files. When you type a command, the shell searches the directories listed in PATH to locate the program. Configuring the PATH correctly ensures that all your essential programs and scripts can be found and run easily.

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