How do I install an application for just one user?

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How do I install an application for just one user, without using administrative permissions or affecting any other users?

timbooo · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-11 16:42:06Z

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Just put the application in the home of the user. You could create folders like this for every user:

/Users/<username1>/Applications
/Users/<username2>/Applications

and put the application(s) there.

answered May 11 '11 at 16:42

timbooo
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	The nice thing about mac os x is apps can typically run from anywhere. It's best for sanity to put them in the application folders (system and or user) but not strictly required. – bmike♦ May 22 '11 at 7:28
	Hmm, interesting, since I have the same question - but I don't have a /User/(myusername) only /User/someotheruser/, and /User is owned by root! – DarenW Jun 29 '11 at 22:47

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