Difference between /usr/local and ~/.local [duplicate]

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I install .zip / .tar.gz programs in ~/.local/bin, but Ubuntu have /usr/local directory with content same as in ~/.local.



So, what is difference between this directories except for sudo access?




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  • Is locale and local the same @Jeremy?
    – George Udosen
    Apr 22 at 13:31










  • This answer in the flagged duplicate explains it pretty well: askubuntu.com/a/955971/3739
    – Jeremy
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  • locale and local mean two different things. Locale refers to the place on earth you're from, whereas local is part of the directory structure. Edit: Sorry, I understand your question, good point
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:33











  • Is OP asking for locale or local? I think your misunderstanding the question!
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  • @george Yep, good point, the answer linked in the comment is constructive none-the-less. I've dropped the flag.
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  • What is the difference between local and .local in ubuntu?

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I install .zip / .tar.gz programs in ~/.local/bin, but Ubuntu have /usr/local directory with content same as in ~/.local.



So, what is difference between this directories except for sudo access?




home-directory installed-programs directory-structure




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marked as duplicate by George Udosen, Fabby, Eric Carvalho, anonymous2, Elder Geek Apr 24 at 15:36


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  • Is locale and local the same @Jeremy?
    – George Udosen
    Apr 22 at 13:31










  • This answer in the flagged duplicate explains it pretty well: askubuntu.com/a/955971/3739
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:32










  • locale and local mean two different things. Locale refers to the place on earth you're from, whereas local is part of the directory structure. Edit: Sorry, I understand your question, good point
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:33











  • Is OP asking for locale or local? I think your misunderstanding the question!
    – George Udosen
    Apr 22 at 13:35











  • @george Yep, good point, the answer linked in the comment is constructive none-the-less. I've dropped the flag.
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:36













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  • What is the difference between local and .local in ubuntu?

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I install .zip / .tar.gz programs in ~/.local/bin, but Ubuntu have /usr/local directory with content same as in ~/.local.



So, what is difference between this directories except for sudo access?




home-directory installed-programs directory-structure




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  • What is the difference between local and .local in ubuntu?

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I install .zip / .tar.gz programs in ~/.local/bin, but Ubuntu have /usr/local directory with content same as in ~/.local.



So, what is difference between this directories except for sudo access?





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  • What is the difference between local and .local in ubuntu?

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home-directory installed-programs directory-structure





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marked as duplicate by George Udosen, Fabby, Eric Carvalho, anonymous2, Elder Geek Apr 24 at 15:36


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marked as duplicate by George Udosen, Fabby, Eric Carvalho, anonymous2, Elder Geek Apr 24 at 15:36


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  • Is locale and local the same @Jeremy?
    – George Udosen
    Apr 22 at 13:31










  • This answer in the flagged duplicate explains it pretty well: askubuntu.com/a/955971/3739
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:32










  • locale and local mean two different things. Locale refers to the place on earth you're from, whereas local is part of the directory structure. Edit: Sorry, I understand your question, good point
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:33











  • Is OP asking for locale or local? I think your misunderstanding the question!
    – George Udosen
    Apr 22 at 13:35











  • @george Yep, good point, the answer linked in the comment is constructive none-the-less. I've dropped the flag.
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:36

















  • Is locale and local the same @Jeremy?
    – George Udosen
    Apr 22 at 13:31










  • This answer in the flagged duplicate explains it pretty well: askubuntu.com/a/955971/3739
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:32










  • locale and local mean two different things. Locale refers to the place on earth you're from, whereas local is part of the directory structure. Edit: Sorry, I understand your question, good point
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:33











  • Is OP asking for locale or local? I think your misunderstanding the question!
    – George Udosen
    Apr 22 at 13:35











  • @george Yep, good point, the answer linked in the comment is constructive none-the-less. I've dropped the flag.
    – Jeremy
    Apr 22 at 13:36
















Is locale and local the same @Jeremy?
– George Udosen
Apr 22 at 13:31




Is locale and local the same @Jeremy?
– George Udosen
Apr 22 at 13:31












This answer in the flagged duplicate explains it pretty well: askubuntu.com/a/955971/3739
– Jeremy
Apr 22 at 13:32




This answer in the flagged duplicate explains it pretty well: askubuntu.com/a/955971/3739
– Jeremy
Apr 22 at 13:32












locale and local mean two different things. Locale refers to the place on earth you're from, whereas local is part of the directory structure. Edit: Sorry, I understand your question, good point
– Jeremy
Apr 22 at 13:33





locale and local mean two different things. Locale refers to the place on earth you're from, whereas local is part of the directory structure. Edit: Sorry, I understand your question, good point
– Jeremy
Apr 22 at 13:33













Is OP asking for locale or local? I think your misunderstanding the question!
– George Udosen
Apr 22 at 13:35





Is OP asking for locale or local? I think your misunderstanding the question!
– George Udosen
Apr 22 at 13:35













@george Yep, good point, the answer linked in the comment is constructive none-the-less. I've dropped the flag.
– Jeremy
Apr 22 at 13:36





@george Yep, good point, the answer linked in the comment is constructive none-the-less. I've dropped the flag.
– Jeremy
Apr 22 at 13:36











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/usr/local is a place where software usable by all users can be installed by an administrator.



~/.local/bin is a place where a user can install software for their own use.



There is some messiness in the history of the directory structure used in different distros and communities, but this covers the basic differences.






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    The ~/.local is intented for user-only use for example by installing a 3rd-party software that does not come from the repositories in ~/.local/bin you will have it access you and only you.



    Whilst the /usr/local is intented for stuff that is used for more that one user. For example /usr/local/bin has executabled that are 3rd-party but from repositories and are available to all users.






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      /usr/local is a place where software usable by all users can be installed by an administrator.



      ~/.local/bin is a place where a user can install software for their own use.



      There is some messiness in the history of the directory structure used in different distros and communities, but this covers the basic differences.






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        /usr/local is a place where software usable by all users can be installed by an administrator.



        ~/.local/bin is a place where a user can install software for their own use.



        There is some messiness in the history of the directory structure used in different distros and communities, but this covers the basic differences.






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          up vote
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          /usr/local is a place where software usable by all users can be installed by an administrator.



          ~/.local/bin is a place where a user can install software for their own use.



          There is some messiness in the history of the directory structure used in different distros and communities, but this covers the basic differences.






          share|improve this answer












          /usr/local is a place where software usable by all users can be installed by an administrator.



          ~/.local/bin is a place where a user can install software for their own use.



          There is some messiness in the history of the directory structure used in different distros and communities, but this covers the basic differences.







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              The ~/.local is intented for user-only use for example by installing a 3rd-party software that does not come from the repositories in ~/.local/bin you will have it access you and only you.



              Whilst the /usr/local is intented for stuff that is used for more that one user. For example /usr/local/bin has executabled that are 3rd-party but from repositories and are available to all users.






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                The ~/.local is intented for user-only use for example by installing a 3rd-party software that does not come from the repositories in ~/.local/bin you will have it access you and only you.



                Whilst the /usr/local is intented for stuff that is used for more that one user. For example /usr/local/bin has executabled that are 3rd-party but from repositories and are available to all users.






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                  up vote
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                  The ~/.local is intented for user-only use for example by installing a 3rd-party software that does not come from the repositories in ~/.local/bin you will have it access you and only you.



                  Whilst the /usr/local is intented for stuff that is used for more that one user. For example /usr/local/bin has executabled that are 3rd-party but from repositories and are available to all users.






                  share|improve this answer












                  The ~/.local is intented for user-only use for example by installing a 3rd-party software that does not come from the repositories in ~/.local/bin you will have it access you and only you.



                  Whilst the /usr/local is intented for stuff that is used for more that one user. For example /usr/local/bin has executabled that are 3rd-party but from repositories and are available to all users.







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