Since in the desktop paradigm, most computers will only have one or 2 
users, not all of whom will want custom pieces, how about storing it in 
a local ".leocad" file in their home directory.

As root, then perhaps they could make global changes, but generally, 
that would just not be necessary.

Cheers,
Danny

Leonardo Zide wrote:
>
>   I've uploaded a new Linux test binary that can handle piece updates 
> to the website, it would be great if someone could give it a try and 
> see if they can use it to import Philo's updates (it worked fine for 
> me). Make sure you have write permission to the directory where you 
> have the library installed (usually /usr/local/lib/leocad/), it 
> currently doesn't show any error messages if you don't but I plan to 
> add one before I make this version official.
>
>   What's the best way of handling Linux library updates? I know people 
> won't like if I tell them to run LeoCAD as root and I doubt anyone 
> wants to make a directory under /usr/local/lib writeable by everyone.
>
>   This binary also includes several bug fixes since the last stable 
> version was released and the option to export VRML files. I'll upload 
> a Windows version with the same fixes and features later this week.
>
>   Does anyone have any experience making deb packages?
>
> Leonardo
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