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|    Robert Wolfe to Benny Pedersen    |
|    MBSE and FHS    |
|    09 Aug 13 00:23:26    |
      > is to prevent make install not overwriteing os files              > in linux if i make with:              > ./configure       > make       > make install              > then it should use /usr/local as MBSE_ROOT (prefixing)              > /opt is for systems that does NOT use make install              Hmm, I was always taught that /opt was for the installation of OPTional       packages/software?              --- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Dada-1        * Origin: RiverNet BBS | Memphis TN | IP: 50.194.33.3 (1:116/18)    |
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