[lug] Linux Logic - Where do Files Go?

[Warren Sanders]

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Bill Thoen wrote:
> I've noticed that RH/Fedora Core has its own opinions as to where things
> go, but why do they often deviate from the original developer's defaults?
> What reasons do people use for putting files where they do? I'm still a bit
> new to unix/linux but I think if I knew why things get put where they do,
> it would help me know where to look for things without resorting to rpm -qi
> and locate and find. Is there any logic to it or is file storage just based
> on a developer's whim? Or is it a black art not to be tinkered with by
> knowlessmen? ;-)
All very good questions I'd like to know more about too.  I have
noticed for various reasons the same thing but never pondered their
reasoning.  Most of my frustration has been with only having
Howto/readme instructions to the compiled versions and not the RPM
versions.  In general the RPM is easier to install and maintain the
updates vs knowing when the compiled version is due for upkeep.  I
personally resort to the 'rpm -ql <package>' quite frequently to
cross-reference with the Howto/readme.  Keeping the tar ball around
for this purpose is a lot of extra baggage IMO.

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Warren Sanders
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