Install Directory

[federico]

Matthew S-H wrote:
> I was just wondering.  Where is a good place to install files that 
> install using a .bin file?  For example, I am currently installing 
> RealPlayer for Linux from "RealPlayer10GOLD.bin".
> It asks me:
> "Enter the complete path to the directory where you want RealPlayer to 
> be installed.  You must specify the full pathname of the directory and 
> have write privileges to the chosen directory.
> Directory:  [/home/user/RealPlayer]:    "
> 
> What should I put?
> 
> ~Matt
> 
> 

Usually, /usr/local/ or /opt/ are used for this kind of install.
But i don't think this is a Must.