On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 11:21:29 -0800, Judd Vinet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> The FHS[1] requires /usr/local to be present, even if it's not populated
> with anything.

hm!! thanks for the reminder... I read the FHS a long time ago :)

>  Also, if you ever do want to install something straight
> from source, /usr/local is a handy place to put it.
> 

yes, of course. I understand the rationale for /usr/local/ - i'm not
questioning it here.

-jf

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