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I started using Windows 7 again to play some of my games I had been missing and I have to say I've been relieved to be reintroduced to the standard installation area Program Files.

From what I've noticed on almost every Linux distribution there is like 5 different areas where games/programs or other odds and ends end up. When you install something, I feel as though you pretty much have to guess where it installed at, which honestly don't make any sense to me.

So my question is, why does it appear as though there is no standard on Linux/Ubuntu? I'm not saying it's a bad thing. I just want to understand the reasons behind it.

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why is there no standard on Linux/Ubuntu?

The reason is that it is part of a standard. It's called the "Filesystem Hierarchy Standard".

I suggest you to read that.

Your conclusion should be is that it is way more organized than you think it is and in my opinion a lot better than on Windows OS.

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