Find directory for “application data” on linux and macintosh

Question

I have a game engine based on LWJGL, and to run it I need to place the required native libraries onto the user\'s computer. On Windows, I do so by finding the Application Da

Answer 1

this should work. just one thing: on linux it is preferred to keep settings in a hidden folder in user directory. So for linux, either put your folder under $HOME/.config, or start the name with the . to make it hidden.

Answer 2

As already stated on Linux you should/could put your data in a .directory in the home.

I have however a tip for you: "APPDATA" unfortunately doesn't always find the correct directory across several WindowsVersions. AFAIK the only know way i know how to do this correctly is calling a msdn-function called SHGetFolderPath.

Sample: http://github.com/fab1an/appkit/blob/master/src/main/java/org/appkit/osdependant/OSFolders.java