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Add folder to PATH

I want to a add a directory to my bash to search in, and I am using the $PATH=.... it works however when I open a new command window it is not there.

How can I permanently add this to the path on Linux?

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Related topic. – Daniel Beck Oct 26 '11 at 16:25
A remark: adding the current working directory to your path is considered very dangerous. You cannot move around safely in any filesystem anymore. Just imagine, someone places a script called "ls" in his home or any directory which calls "rm -f" on your home or any other sensitive files. – barbaz Oct 26 '11 at 19:57
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Add a PATH=$PATH:. line to your ~/.bashrc. See this question for details.

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Bear in my that adding current folder to the path is security risk, it exposes user of never knowing if its running command from some unsecured folder or a normal system command ( 'ls' for example) – bbaja42 Oct 26 '11 at 16:48
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