Re: Why do the Linux packages go into /opt?

I'm not sure why it goes into /opt (that decision predates my tenure), but since the JRE is included it may be considered a large software package unsuitable for the /usr directory, and since it is an add-on application software packages opt seems to be a sensible place. It may also be a

Why do the Linux packages go into /opt?

javapackager makes debs that install things into /opt, which means they aren't on the path. Is there a reason for this choice rather than making FHS-compliant packages that install into /usr? thanks!