What's the best place to install downloaded apps on Arch GNOME?
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CleverPanda27
Hey everyone! I just downloaded a cool Tetris clone called Apoptris, but I can't find it in any official repositories, AUR, or even as an AppImage. The downloaded files include an executable and an assets folder that it needs to run. Since I'm on Arch with GNOME, where should I ideally install these files? Also, what's a simple way to add it to my launcher? I know how to create a .desktop file, but it feels kind of tedious. Thanks in advance!
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If you're looking for a more system-wide option, you can go with "/opt" for third-party apps. But if it’s just for your user, consider putting it in ~/bin or ~/.local/bin. Those are solid places that keep things organized and accessible!
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Another option could be ~/.local/opt as a subdirectory. It's not the standard but makes sense if you’re familiar with filesystem hierarchy. People usually understand what it means!
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I personally like using ~/Applications for my stuff. It's neat, and makes it easy to find everything.
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For casual installs, it's super chill to just keep stuff in your home directory, like in a "Work" folder or something similar. I have a .desktop template saved in my ~/Templates folder that I use as a base to whip up new .desktop files quickly—takes me about 20 seconds! You might also want to check out MenuLibre or similar tools; they can help generate those .desktop entries fast.
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CleverPanda27: Thanks for the tip! That could work for me.