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Will
Asked: 2010-08-13 08:19:57 +0800 CST

'Installing' Applications, where to put folders? [duplicate]

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I've just bought a game (Machinarium) which does not come with a deb file neither is it a ./configure, make etc type of application. I can just run it. Where is the best place to put it so i can create a launcher and keep it out of my home directory?

i.e. I'm basically asking where are applications are installed and should i put this game there.

Thanks!

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  1. Best Answer

    Usually you would select /opt or /usr/local as installation path.

    You need to use sudo if you want to copy anything into those directories.

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  2. Based on the fact that you have paid money for it, might be a good idea keeping it close to other documents that you will definitely take care of, that is, in the home directory.

    ~/bin is not widely known location but it is added in the PATH by bash so it looks pretty standard to me.

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