LD_LIBRARY_PATH

Question

Can I set LD_LIBRARY_PATH for an individual application? I am looking into system call failure, so is there any way I can set set the correct path using the LD_LIBRARY_PATH

Answer 1

As simple as:

LD_LIBRARY_PATH=new_path:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH foo

which works in bash. I think it works in all bourne shell derivatives, but I can't guarantee it.

Of course, with this approach, you have to type the path every time. To do it repeatedly, prefer Glen's approach.