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| author | PJ Eby <distutils-sig@python.org> | 2006-01-03 21:35:22 +0000 |
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| committer | PJ Eby <distutils-sig@python.org> | 2006-01-03 21:35:22 +0000 |
| commit | a2f7cc5d1c2f6d12b5dcaf49aaa020c13f4b1cbb (patch) | |
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Tweak windows environment variable doc, per user feedback.
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diff --git a/EasyInstall.txt b/EasyInstall.txt index d765728b..946e7d5b 100755 --- a/EasyInstall.txt +++ b/EasyInstall.txt @@ -98,9 +98,10 @@ you can just type ``easy_install`` as long as it's on your ``PATH``. If typing most current versions of Windows, you can change the ``PATH`` by right-clicking "My Computer", choosing "Properties" and selecting the "Advanced" tab, then clicking the "Environment Variables" button. ``PATH`` will be in the "System -Variables" section, and you will probably need to reboot for the change to take -effect. Be sure to add a ``;`` after the last item on ``PATH`` before adding -the scripts directory to it. +Variables" section, and you will need to exit and restart your command shell +(command.com, cmd.exe, bash, or other) for the change to take effect. Be sure +to add a ``;`` after the last item on ``PATH`` before adding the scripts +directory to it. Note that instead of changing your ``PATH`` to include the Python scripts directory, you can also retarget the installation location for scripts so they |