Mattias Hermansson wrote:
Hello, where you guys installing new programs that your download off the net? I would like to keep mine in one area, but haven't a clue where is a good place.
Normally, when it's a compile-yourself program make install installs under /usr/local. This is the best location to place any programs not included in your package.
That's what I do too, but it's not an entirely satifying solution, particularly when something you've put into /local later appears in a new SuSE distribution. Then you have to get rid of all its droppings, which may be scattered in obscure places hither and yon. Linux software is not strong on uninstall procedures. A better solution is to convert the tarball [tar.gz file] (assuming that's what you got) into an RPM package. Instructions on how to do that have been posted here, and you can probably also figure it out from the RPM How-To. But I'll admit that even though I think that's the right way, I haven't yet taken the time to learn precisely how to do it. If your add-ons are all in the form of rpm packages, you can keep them in one place and then either reinstall them when needed or delete them when they're superseded by something in the latest distribution. Paul Abrahams -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/