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Re: Does git belong in root's $PATH?

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HAH. Peter Anvin <hpa@zytor.com>
Date
Jan 8, 2006, 00:39 UTC
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Andreas Ericsson wrote:
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> 
> I've been told that it's '/usr' simply because that's where user 
> interface tools that have nothing to do with boot-strapping resides. A 
> point emphasized by the fact that /bin, /sbin and /lib must not reside 
> on network-mounted media, while /usr may.
> 
> It seems so logical I never bothered to look in to find out for myself 
> though, so I may well be wrong, or at least younger. ;)
>

/usr used to be what is now called /home. What you're describing above is the current usage.

	-hpa
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  3. H. Peter AnvinJan 7, 2006
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