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Old 06-19-2012, 02:18 PM   #1
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what is a "locally" installed software?


hi,

from the FHS standard v2.3

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The /usr/local hierarchy is for use by the system administrator when installing software locally.
please define "locally"

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Old 06-19-2012, 02:25 PM   #2
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This is basically for applications which you compile on this machine, rather than install via a package manager.
 
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Old 06-19-2012, 02:43 PM   #3
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alright thanks a lot
 
  


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