On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 6:17:39 PM UTC-7, angelo "angico" costa wrote:
> Hi, all!
>
> I'm using Qubes 3.1 and I'm new with all this compartimented system idea.
>
> I use Node.js for my work and study, and several of its modules should to be
> installed globally. My question is: Should I install those modules in the VM
> where I'll use them, or should I install them from the template VM?
>
> TIA and regards,
>
> Angico.
I use node.js at times. I'm often told to install something or other via `npm
install -g ...`, which to me sounds like a bad idea. I think if you find
yourself typing `sudo npm ...` you might as well point a loaded gun at your
operating system.
Instead, I install those packages locally. I.e. if build instructions call for
`grunt`, try
npm install grunt
./node_modules/.bin/grunt
That said, thank goodness for qubes! If I must let `npm` litter my disk with
rat's nest of dependencies, I can limit the damage to a VM where nothing of
consequence happens.
-Dave
Snarky opinions expressed are my own and unfortunately not those of most
people. :)
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