[Info-vax] Where to locate software

[Paul Richards]

Bill Pedersen wrote:

> Some applications will have specific requirements.  For instance
> Samba, which I am currently working to port requires a SAMBA$ROOT
> rooted directory using a logical name and then there is a specific
> directory structure under that location.  The installation expects a
> specific set of protections and access.
> 
> Other application have similar requirements.
> 
> Some, as noted, require none of this, just having the image in
> location that can be accessed by you and others who might use the
> application.
> 
> Some of the ported applications expect a directory structure similar
> to that expected on Linux/Unix and expect to be in /bin or /usr/bin
> or similar and expect other paths to exist as well.  Much of this can
> be handled by logical names rather than having to worry about the
> specific matching of the original path structure to VMS device and
> directory structures.
> 
> Good luck with your efforts.
> 
> Best,
> Bill.
> 
> Bill Pedersen
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Info-vax [mailto:info-vax-bounces at rbnsn.com] On Behalf Of Paul
> Richards via Info-vax
> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 9:31 PM
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> Cc: Paul Richards
> Subject: Re: [Info-vax] Where to locate software
> 
> Bill Pedersen wrote:
> 
> > Paul:
> > 
> > I would refer you initially to the VMS-Ports SourceForge Project.
> > There is a list as well as link there to other locations:
> > 
> > 	https://sourceforge.net/p/vms-ports/wiki/Home/
> > 
> > Navigate down to:
> > 
> > 	https://sourceforge.net/p/vms-ports/wiki/AlphabeticalPackageList/
> > 
> > And there is a nice list and links...
> > 
> > You can also go to:
> > 
> > 	http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/servers/openvms/licensing.html
> > 
> > Where HPE has placed their library of freeware...
> > 
> > Feel free to ask questions!!!
> > 
> > Best,
> > Bill.
> > 
> > Bill Pedersen
> > CCSS - Computer Consulting System Services, LLC
> > 211 Ruth Drive
> > Gaffney, SC 29341
> > Telephone: 864-490-8863
> > Mobile:    408-892-5204 
> > Facsimile: 206-984-3068
> > www: www.ccsscorp.com
> > Skype Name: william.a.pedersen
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> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Info-vax [mailto:info-vax-bounces at rbnsn.com] On Behalf Of
> > Paul Richards via Info-vax
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 7:19 PM
> > To: info-vax at rbnsn.com
> > Cc: Paul Richards
> > Subject: [Info-vax] Where to locate software
> > 
> > I'm running OpenVMS 8.4 on FreeAXP and am a comparative newbie. So,
> > a noob question: I am planning to install some of the HP
> > Open-source software and Freeware.
> > 
> > For those applications which don't automatically install where
> > should I locate them such that I can run them from any directory?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Paul
> > 
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> Bill: I know where the Open Source and Freeware is and have chosen a
> number of programs to install. My question was really about where to
> install these programs in the OpenVMS directory structure. Davdi and
> Steven have given me pointers for that.
> 
> Thanks
> Paul
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Bill: thanks. It adds to my slowly building knowledge of OpenVMS.

Paul

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