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Matthew Hyne (mjhyne@cleveland.com.au) wrote:
: Hi All,

: I am learning by experience.
aren't we all? ;)
: 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.

have a look at the Linux Documentation Project pages (I think you can get to
them via ssc's website, www.ssc.com and (or) look for links about the
FSSTND - the Linux File System Standard.

: 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 
: ???

read the howtos -- try under /usr/doc/.

Cheers,
jcm

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