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Kent Tong (freemant@wr.com.au) wrote:

: >: 10. Is /usr/local/bin obsolette in FSTND? There is nothing in this
: >:     directory on my machine.
: 
: >No, it isn't obsolete. It is there for you to put any binary programs that
: >you add to your system, it is for 'local binaries'.
: 
: What do you mean? Suppose I grab a package from the net and 
: install it, should I install it into /usr/bin or 
: /usr/local/bin?

Kent,
Its really a policy decision.

The answer is "that depends". If for example you always wanted some
clear differentiation between software that came with your distribution
then you could do this by ensuring that all software you add to your system
you add into the /usr/local structure, if you want to _replace_ existing
software then you'd put it wherever it already is, ie you'd overwrite the
existing stuff.

The linux file system standard document talks about this I believe,
probably better that you locate it and make up your own mind.

Terry