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.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> kero
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I believe /opt is for 3rd party, or add-on software. some argue
vociferously that even KDE, or Gnome belong in /opt
Otherwise /usr/local is probably fine.
Mike
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