Ubuntu - Wordfast Pro install directory Thread poster: Elliot Everett (X)
| Elliot Everett (X) United States Local time: 21:52 Spanish to English
I am going to take the new Wordfast Pro for a spin on Ubuntu 8.04. It installed fine and it works, but it is on my /home/username/desktop directory. Where is the proper place to install the program (e.g., /usr/bin/)? Thanks in advance. Elliot | | | Wherever there's space. | Jul 13, 2009 |
Elliot Everett wrote: I am going to take the new Wordfast Pro for a spin on Ubuntu 8.04. It installed fine and it works, but it is on my /home/username/desktop directory. Where is the proper place to install the program (e.g., /usr/bin/)? Thanks in advance. Elliot I should think wherever you like, so long as it's in the path for convenience. Mine (the trial) is in /home/paul/Wordfast and I just run it from there. Or you can add it to the menu easily enough. | | | Elliot Everett (X) United States Local time: 21:52 Spanish to English TOPIC STARTER That's where I ended up putting it | Jul 13, 2009 |
Thanks, I put it there too and it seems to work. But there should be a specific place where the Linux-heads put applications like these, according to the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (see link). I could put it under /opt or something, but I don't know if the config files for my specific use... See more Thanks, I put it there too and it seems to work. But there should be a specific place where the Linux-heads put applications like these, according to the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (see link). I could put it under /opt or something, but I don't know if the config files for my specific user will go in the right place. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_Hierarchy_Standard In the end, it's likely much ado about nothing. ▲ Collapse | | | Thierry Destinobles (X) Switzerland Local time: 03:52 German to French + ... what about some feedback? | Jul 14, 2009 |
Hi! I wanted to know how it worked out for you, because I heard here and there that you have to use MS Word to make it work properly, is it ok with OpenOffice.org? | |
|
|
It's not in the linux spirit of things | Jul 14, 2009 |
Elliot Everett wrote: Thanks, I put it there too and it seems to work. But there should be a specific place where the Linux-heads put applications like these, according to the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (see link). I could put it under /opt or something, but I don't know if the config files for my specific user will go in the right place. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_Hierarchy_Standard In the end, it's likely much ado about nothing. Thing is, if I remember rightly, it doesn't have an installer proper, which would run with root priveleges and therefore be able to install it in /usr/bin or whatever. It's just a standalone executable. Same thing with OmegaT. In fact, looking at my home directory, there's quite a few programs "shipped" without installers. If you built it from source, then proper installation is part of the process (./configure - make - sudo make install). But of course, unlike just about all other linux software, the source isn't available. You could always log in as root and copy the executable to /usr/bin, but then it wouldn't know where to find it's support files and you don't want to put all that baggage in /usr/bin. En fin, you might as well leave it where it is. | | | Elliot Everett (X) United States Local time: 21:52 Spanish to English TOPIC STARTER I am using Word 2000 via Wine | Jul 14, 2009 |
Thierry Destinobles wrote: Hi! I wanted to know how it worked out for you, because I heard here and there that you have to use MS Word to make it work properly, is it ok with OpenOffice.org? I too have read that WF Pro on Linux will not work with OpenOffice.org, only with Word. I will post here after I have had some experience with it. | | | Elliot Everett (X) United States Local time: 21:52 Spanish to English TOPIC STARTER Leaving it where it is. | Jul 14, 2009 |
wibbleypants wrote: Thing is, if I remember rightly, it doesn't have an installer proper, which would run with root priveleges and therefore be able to install it in /usr/bin or whatever. It's just a standalone executable. Same thing with OmegaT. In fact, looking at my home directory, there's quite a few programs "shipped" without installers. If you built it from source, then proper installation is part of the process (./configure - make - sudo make install). But of course, unlike just about all other linux software, the source isn't available. You could always log in as root and copy the executable to /usr/bin, but then it wouldn't know where to find it's support files and you don't want to put all that baggage in /usr/bin. En fin, you might as well leave it where it is. I'll probably do that. After all, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. | | | wordfast pro install directory | Jul 14, 2009 |
Hallo, I use ubuntu jaunty and I personally have wfpro installed on the desktop (which is not on my path for security reasons), but then you can as well create a symbolic link (ln -s) to it and put it wherever you want. I have created a symbolic link to it in /usr/local/bin/ which is where user-installed non-standard applications are usually placed. Now the command Wordfast is in my path and can be started very simply. Marco | |
|
|
Elliot Everett (X) United States Local time: 21:52 Spanish to English TOPIC STARTER Well, it installed fine, but I don't like it | Jul 23, 2009 |
WF Pro seems much more complicated than the old version, and frankly I don't see the reason to switch right now. I decided to go the WF classic way on Linux via Crossover Office. It seems to have a few glitches, but works okay. I have a question about turning off delimiters in WF/Linux and will post in another thread. Thanks again. Elliot | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Ubuntu - Wordfast Pro install directory Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.
More info » |
| Wordfast Pro | Translation Memory Software for Any Platform
Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users!
Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value
Buy now! » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |