On Sat, 28 Apr 2001, kero chan wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> This is a basic question but I've been wondering for
> quite a while, so I'll just fire it away in this list.
>
> When I install third party software, say the apache
> server or jdk etc..., where should I install them?
> Some book say, if I remember correctly, all
> system-wide programs should be installed under
> /usr/local. But some people tell me that install them
> in wherever it has the most HD space. What is the
> convention used in the real-life? I'm confused. Any
> of your opinions are appreciated.
/usr/local is the normal chooise, however most software needs to be configured
compiled and installed, if one reads the INSTALL or README file(s) then one
willl see the options, using the defaults is "noramlly" the best way, that meaning;
./configure
make
make install
Will normally place the executable in /usr/local/bin or sbin
You mentioned apache, now theres a perfect example, different distributions
even install it in different places, so really to answer your question, 3rd
party stuff to /usr/local but its a matter of chooise and that you decide.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> kero
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