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Why don't all software files go into a single directory?

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AbteriX:
perhaps...
why:
--So many tweaks need to made to the registry
--why we have to use the folders in "Documents and Settings" (man, talk about a mess)-superboyac (August 22, 2007, 12:27 PM)
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This was a try to make the pc multi user ready with different settings per user and in the same time global settings for all users.
Mainly from interest for companies.

--why dll files have to go to a common windows system directory
--what's the point of shared files in the "common files" folder
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See, all apps need an file-open and an file-save dialog, yes?
So why should every coder invent the wheel new?
The meaning is to have just one file open/save function in an seperate, central lying DLLs all coders can use.
An advantage of this is that all app have the same look and behaviour. (well the most)

--why do certain companies insist of branding their name across multiple subfolders
(ie Adobe) c:\program files\adobe\acrobat\acrobat 8.0\acrobat.exe  gimme a break
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Perhaps to have all installed apps sorted out?
adobe\acrobat\acrobat full
adobe\acrobat\acrobat reader 5
adobe\acrobat\acrobat reader 7
adobe\Photoshop
adobe\...
Better to have all sorted in one main folder
then having several main folder of different apps of the same vendor.

perhaps...

jgpaiva:
The reason to use the registry/Documents and Settings is for several apps to share data.
Here's an example:
Programs that wish to register with mouser's DCupdater make an entry in Documents and Settings, in a folder that is monitored by DCupdater.

Armando:
The reason to use the registry/Documents and Settings is for several apps to share data.
-jgpaiva (August 22, 2007, 04:10 PM)
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If the registry was only used for that end, it would be fine. But it's often used to store all kinds of settings that aren'T always easily found, extracted or restored. That might be a bt off topic though...

f0dder:
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--why dll files have to go to a common windows system directory
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They don't, and they shouldn't - but many programmers are stupidiots.

You can use the common program files folder instead, which can be a good idea if you're using DLLs that are generic. If not (in the case of plugins), the DLLs will usually be bundled somewhere inside the application folder anyway.

Eóin:
--why do certain companies insist of branding their name across multiple subfolders
(ie Adobe) c:\program files\adobe\acrobat\acrobat 8.0\acrobat.exe  gimme a break
-superboyac (August 22, 2007, 12:27 PM)
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Nothing annoys me more than when I go to the start menu looking to run a game and realise that I need to know who published it just to find the shortcut.

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