[sword-devel] Why Sword?

Martin Gruner sword-devel@crosswire.org
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 16:56:39 +0100


> Personally I would prefer 3 places for linux.
> the main sword mods directory (/usr/share/sword) for system installed
> modules (rpms and debs)
> /usr/local/sword for modules installed by installmgr and untaring by root.
> home directory under .sword for users.
>
> or at least, this is the way it has to be for debian so could it please be
> supported.

The problem here is that you have diffenent locations and different 
installation methods. Once somebody starts to mix them, he'll get into 
trouble. Therefore I suggest ONE location, and ONE method, which should be a 
good installmgr imo. Would even be easier than installing a bunch of rpms.

Martin