I just loaded up a server with RedHat 7.3. I downloaded the latest samba
and want to install it using the standard for file locations. Actually I
want to use the standard for everything not just samba. But samba is my
first app I am installing.
I am really wanting to have a tight organized system where a standard
prevails over all else. At least closely. For instance I will have a sub
directory under the main directory for the apps. Example smb.conf would
be /etc/samba/smb.conf.
That way I can easily find files and manage my system.
Doing a configure -h there is a list of parameters that lets you choose
where certain files go. I am assuming this is possible with nearly all
source compilations.
Commands Include
--binddir /bin
--sbindir /sbin
--libexecdir /libexec
--datadir /share
--sysconfdir /etc
--sharedstatedir /com
--localstatedir /var
--libdir /lib
--includedir /include
--infodir /info
--mandir /man
Then it gives examples to what these probably are on your system. I
notice some of these folders or actually most of these folders are in
several locations. Libexec for instance.
I guess my question is how would you organize your installs if you where
trying to stick to standards.
I now rpms are easier and that I am making this way more complicated
then need be but this is more fun :)
Paul Kraus
Network Administrator
PEL Supply Company
216.267.5775 Voice
216-267-6176 Fax
www.pelsupply.com
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