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From: Matthew Hyne
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 00:00

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Hi All,

I am learning by experience.

What directories should I install my applications in.  Is there a recognised format.

ie /usr/apps/netscape , /usr/apps/database.

I notice that on a lot of systems they lump all the bins into one directory - this is a bit of trouble if you 
want to upgrade something later isn't it. I have just been linking the executables from this directory to 
where they are really stored.

Can someone suggest a directory stucture for me to follow.


Also, how can I boot a diskless workstation (or one with a small disk) from another Linux machine (over the 
LAN) and then use NIS to setup the passwd etc.  I don't need to have a full copy of linux on the machine do I 
???


Thanks for any help - Remember, I am learning too....

Matthew Hyne
mjhyne@cleveland.com.au

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