Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 07:15:53 +0106 (EDT) From: "eric k. wolven" <wyrdwulf@catskill.net> To: freebsd_stuff@yahoo.com Cc: freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.ORG, freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Installing third party software Message-ID: <200104281129.f3SBTib19507@mail-1.catskill.net> In-Reply-To: <20010428043533.31914.qmail@web13706.mail.yahoo.com>
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---: If you install from the freebsd port (/usr/ports/whatever), you don't have to worry where the program puts it, since it does all installation for you--nice, eh? (though it regularly puts it in /usr/local). You may have to "configure" local info, though, depending on the program. Try downloading the "pib" program. It gives you more control over installation. I'm not a freebsd "guru" so be guided by those folks who know this stuff inside-out. Eric ---Reply to mail from - - about Installing third party software > Hi all, > > This is a basic question but I've been wondering for > quite a while, so I'll just fire it away in this list. > > When I install third party software, say the apache > server or jdk etc..., where should I install them? > Some book say, if I remember correctly, all > system-wide programs should be installed under > /usr/local. But some people tell me that install them > in wherever it has the most HD space. What is the > convention used in the real-life? I'm confused. Any > of your opinions are appreciated. > > Thanks in advance, > kero > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-newbies" in the body of the message > ---End reply To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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