@d-healey said in Linux standalone instrument application and settings folder locations:
/home/.config is a folder. . on GNU/Linux means the folder is a hidden folder. The default vst folder is /home/.vst or /home/.vst3/ and LV2 plugins go in /home/.lv2`. I'm pretty sure most users are familiar with this.
Windows and (especially) MacOS like to tell users what to do, GNU/Linux is a little more flexible generally, depending on the distro and desktop environment.
Okay, that“s a big part of why a lot of people choose Linux instead of the others. That“s a part of the platform and most experienced users or intermediate will handle that fine. The obviousness/strictness of a mac is a big part of why an answer can be found almost anywhere. And having rules for it is a big part of a platform. Nevertheless, freedom is in the whole Linux air. To be respected.
You can download an installer I created here to try it out.
Will do! Thanks a lot for the info.
This info should really go in the docs. The paths on Linux is an essential part of docs. One fine day. Perhaps I“ll get there first, you never know.