On Wed 19 Apr 2017 at 13:46:51 (-0400), Felix Miata wrote: > Brian composed on 2017-04-19 14:03 (UTC+0100): > > > On Wed 19 Apr 2017 at 07:30:20 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: > > >> I wish to use SeaMonkey's Linux executable to maintain maximum > >> compatibility > >> with my Windows machine. > > >> Using https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_Hierarchy_Standard as a > >> guide > >> I see several possible folders. > > >> What is Debian's preferred folder for executables available to all users. ↑↑↑↑↑↑ > > > /usr/local/bin > > I think not such a good idea, especially for any who need immediate > availability > of multiple versions of a web browsing application. Better > /usr/local/<applicationNameVersion>, like so: > # ls -gG /usr/local/ > drwxr-xr-x 2 4096 Mar 2 01:17 bin > drwxr-xr-x 3 4096 Dec 28 03:58 Brother > drwxrwxr-x 2 4096 Mar 31 11:51 dfsee > drwxr-xr-x 3 4096 Feb 28 12:58 etc > drwxrwxrwx 13 4096 Dec 12 2013 ff2 [... etc ...]
That conflicts with the FHS §4.9 and with Debian's Policy Manual §9.1.1&2. Cheers, David.
