---Eric Iverson wrote:
> ...
> Even if it were provided we'd still 
> require the ability and documentation to change it after the 
> install was done. 

Agreed. As I said, I am satisfied with that for the current version.

> The steps are simple and very little 
> experience is required. If a user had the idea of changing it 
> they would also have the experience required.

Not so sure I agree with that. Many computer users (well I think it's
not just me!) are "picky" about where their user files reside, and the
concept of separating program and user files is not unique to J.  Those
users (and I imagine J's target audience would be well represented in
that group) are generally careful to put user files in the "appropriate"
place when installing programs, despite not having previous experience
in the particular program they are investigating. Not being given that
option, creates an unfavourable first impression. 

A default installation where everything just installs without user
intervention (or should that be interference) is desirable, but I
believe it would be an improvement to also give new users some control
so that their first focus post-installation is "Now I am ready to
discover the power of J." not "Now how do I get my user data where I
want it?".
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