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I've just bought a game (Machinarium) which does not come with a deb file neither is it a ./configure, make etc type of application. I can just run it. Where is the best place to put it so i can create a launcher and keep it out of my home directory?

i.e. I'm basically asking where are applications are installed and should i put this game there.

Thanks!

Will
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Usually you would select /opt or /usr/local as installation path.

You need to use sudo if you want to copy anything into those directories.

Marco Ceppi
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txwikinger
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Based on the fact that you have paid money for it, might be a good idea keeping it close to other documents that you will definitely take care of, that is, in the home directory.

~/bin is not widely known location but it is added in the PATH by bash so it looks pretty standard to me.

vava
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