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From: Preben Randhol <randhol@pvv.org>
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Subject: Re: How to find directory where the program is?
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In comp.lang.ada, you wrote:
> Hi Preben,
> 
> Perhaps you should consider putting a hidden file in the user's
> home directory.
> 
> Many programs use this technique, not only for user preferences
> but for the location of files.
> 
> By way of example, here are some hidden files in my home directory
> on a Linux machine, showing that the practice is widespread.

Actually I will put a hidden directory to store all the user settings.

Preben