[tor-bugs] #12966 [Tor Browser]: OSX: tor dmg encourages installation in /Applications

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#12966: OSX: tor dmg encourages installation in /Applications
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     Reporter:  trams        |      Owner:  tbb-team
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
    Component:  Tor Browser  |    Version:
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:  osx
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Comment (by trams):

 > I don't think there is anything special about ~/Applications.  The
 problem with putting the Tor Browser app there is that it won't be visible
 when someone accesses the /Applications folder from the Mac OS dock.  So
 it might be hard for people to find TB after they install it.
 >
 > If someone cannot install in /Applications, won't Mac OS tell them that?
 Then they can choose to install elsewhere.  But maybe that is too
 confusing.
 >
 > Although Tor Browser is a weird beast (because it writes to its app
 bundle), I suspect that /Applications works fine for most people.  But
 then again I thought ~/Desktop was a great choice.


 The extra attributes of ~/Applications besides not having to be admin:

 Placing the application in ~/Applications makes it appear in Launchpad.
 The folder carries the same icon as the /Application folder in finder.

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