humble bundle install

[alphaace]

Hi,

This is more of a general linux question than a question relating to specific software. Recently, I bought the humble bundle (great package!). I am going to install the linux versions soon but am curious about the process.

I know i need to chmod +x them to make them executable and then ./program. However, how do I know where it installs the files to? Aquaria for example is a .run file so it simply runs a script. How would I deinstall if I wanted to? I wouldn't even know where it put all the files...

Thanks again! This forum is really helpful.

[Ertain]

If you wish you can run the games from your home directory.

To make the main program files executable right-click on them and choose "Properties".  Then click on the "Permissions" tab and check the box that says "is executable".

For Aquaria if you want you can install it in /usr/games/ or /usr/local/games.  To get rid of it all you need to do is delete the aquaria directory in those directories (to erase them, though, you have to become Super User).  Alternatively, you can use the "Aquaria-uninstall.sh" script in the Aquaria directory.

[alphaace]

Gotcha ok. I know I can make it unzip to any directory I choose.

Technically speaking which one is correct, /usr/games or /usr/local/games. In other words what makes things go into local or not local?

Thanks again!

[Padma]

Technically speaking which one is correct, /usr/games or /usr/local/games. In other words what makes things go into local or not local?

User choice.

Personally, I install things not from the repository into /usr/local/<whatever>.  Or maybe sometimes into /opt.  It all depends on the app, and where I think it will go best.  Of course, I keep track of where I put what, just so I can find it, again.

[Ertain]

/usr/local/ tends to be used for stuff you install personally.