Proper folder for non-Debian binaries

From	Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>
Newsgroups	linux.debian.user
Subject	Proper folder for non-Debian binaries
Date	2017-04-19 14:40 +0200
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I wish to use SeaMonkey's Linux executable to maintain maximum 
compatibility with my Windows machine.

Using https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_Hierarchy_Standard as a 
guide I see several possible folders.

What is Debian's preferred folder for executables available to all users.
TIA

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Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2017-04-19 14:40 +0200
  Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> - 2017-04-19 15:10 +0200
    Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> - 2017-04-19 19:50 +0200
      Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Nicolas George <george@nsup.org> - 2017-04-19 20:00 +0200
        Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Ben Caradoc-Davies <ben@transient.nz> - 2017-04-20 05:50 +0200
      Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk> - 2017-04-19 20:30 +0200
        Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Cindy-Sue Causey <butterflybytes@gmail.com> - 2017-04-19 21:10 +0200
          Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk> - 2017-04-20 05:00 +0200
        Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> - 2017-04-20 02:10 +0200
          Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Ben Finney <bignose@debian.org> - 2017-04-20 06:00 +0200
            Re: Proper folder for non-Debian binaries Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> - 2017-04-20 07:00 +0200

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