How to find path of software installed in Linux

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Hi. I am trying to automate a software in Linux where I want it to start and stop automatically. I am using bash script to do this and for that I need to know the path of the software. I search in /usr/local/bin could not find it there. How to find the location?

May 20, 2019 in Linux Administration by Rajul
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which exename
where exename is my software name?

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There are multiple ways to find the location. Suppose the name of the software you want to find is exec, then you can try these:

  • type exec
  • whereis exec
  • which exec
answered May 20, 2019 by Rishi

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