Very Computer

1. Where and how to install non-ported software (non-ported extensions to ports, actually)?

Some programs provide for extensions in the form of scripts or data
files.  One example is Emacs where one can install own Lisp
extensions, another example is Perl with its add-on modules.

What is the customary way to install such software such that the ports
mechanism and the own extensions don't step on each other's toes?

Alternatives which come to my mind:

(1) Install own extensions in right directory in /usr/local.

    This has the problem that subsequent ports installations might
    delete own files.  Suppose I take my Emacs site-lisp directory and
    put it in /usr/local/share/emacs/site-lisp, then a subsequent
    install of, say, Ispell will install a Lisp file there which might
    well delete one of my own.

(2) Install own extensions in some other dir and tell the program to
    use those.

    This appears to be a good solution but it is clumsy.  Do you use
    this solution and what directory do you use?

(3) Install two copies of each such program: one from the ports
    collection in /usr/local, where only ports go and another one
    somewhere else.

    This is duplicated effort.  Nevertheless, it has some appeal.  Do
    you use it, what directory?

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