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Docker rootless bin folder

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Description

The rootless install scripts install docker in $HOME/bin.

Consider changing that to $HOME/.local/bin, especially since docker already puts files under $HOME/.local/share/docker.

Making this configurable would be great as well. Right now the destination is set in init_vars but also hard coded in the systemd service file.

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Research direction

Start by reading the rootless install scripts, especially init_vars, and the systemd service file where the destination is also hard coded. Trace how the install location is selected, then verify that the binary destination can use $HOME/.local/bin and that both installation paths honor the same configuration.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, shell
Domain
devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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