>>>>> "Jean-Marc" == Jean-Marc Lasgouttes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Jean-Marc> Concerning the /usr vs /usr/local debate, I would think
Jean-Marc> that only stuff packaged and distributed by redhat should
Jean-Marc> go to /usr, since this makes sure that everything in /usr
Jean-Marc> can be changed when upgrading. I am sure that redhat has
Jean-Marc> some kind of directives somewhere about that.
That's not my understanding of the FSSTND and Redhat's statements
regarding /usr/local.
Quoting from the 5.2 installation manual:
11.1.2 /usr/local in Red Hat Linux
In Red Hat Linux, the intended use for /usr/local is slightly
different from that specified by the FSSTND. The FSSTND says that
/usr/local should be where you store software that is to remain
safe from system software upgrades. Since system upgrades from Red
Hat Software are done safely with the RPM system and Glint, you
don't need to protect files by putting them in
/usr/local. Instead, we recommend you use /usr/local for software
that is local to your machine.
For instance, let's say you have mounted /usr via read-only NFS
from beavis. If there is a package or program you would like to
install, but you are not allowed to write to beavis, you should
install it under /usr/local. Later perhaps, if you've managed to
convince the system administrator of beavis to install the program
on /usr, you can uninstall it from /usr/local.
The basic idea about /usr/local vs. /usr is that /usr/local is
reserved for *local* non-package files. Things that you just compile
on your box and install without an RPM go into /usr/local.
Most RPM packages (at least 99% of them) whether distributed by Redhat
or not install in /usr. There's no reason to install to /usr/local
when you have an RPM
Jean-Marc> Things would be great if you could agree on an official
Jean-Marc> spec file (currently the official one is Mate's version of
Jean-Marc> course) and if somebody could handle feeding it to the ftp
Jean-Marc> site.
I'll abide by the group's decision and create RH 6.0 packages with
whatever the official spec file is. I'll continue using my /usr-based
spec file myself. ;-)
---Kayvan
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