On Mon, Oct 24, 2005 at 07:20:36PM -0700, Alex Nauda wrote: > Package: oracle10g-installer > Section: contrib/misc > Maintainer: Alex J. Nauda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > License: GNU GPL > > I'd also appreciate some guidance in determining where to install > everything. There are two main components in a typical situation: > 1. The ORACLE_HOME software tree itself > 2. The data files for the database (assuming the user opts to create > a starter database, which is normal to do) > > I was thinking of installing in /opt -- on the surface it seems to be > compliant with FHS. The database files themselves (if on the fs > rather than raw devices) would then logically go to /var/opt. /opt/ is okay, but maybe you should provide the mechanism by which a local admin can change the installation root.
FHS: Distributions may install software in /opt, but must not modify or delete software installed by the local system administrator without the assent of the local system administrator. -- Clear skies, Justin -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
