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Files in the Linux ecosystem are a mess. Files scattered everywhere and each instance of Linux uses some different arbitrary directory scheme. We really need a

Files in the Linux ecosystem are a mess. Files scattered everywhere and each instance of Linux uses some different arbitrary directory scheme. We really need a reboot. New micro kernel based OS with clear directory logic and dedicated directories for applications to keep stuff.

zozbot123 8y ago
> dedicated directories for applications to keep stuff. That's what /opt is for!
- hobofan 8y ago
  Or /var ?
- jandrese 8y ago
  I thought /opt was for fully self-contained applications. Sort of prehistoric version of snaps.
mr_toad 8y ago
Files everywhere are a mess. Windows, Linux, MacOS, Solaris, HP-UX, VMS, CP/CMS. Every corporate network share I’ve ever seen has been a dumpster fire. There are actually consultants who advise organisations on cleaning up their file systems.