Shared directories for Users

[barnaclebarnes]

I want to have one place for all my mp3's/media files/Downloads on my system. I also want each user of the system to have a link to these directories under their home directory. So 2 questions:

1. Where is the 'proper' place to put the shared directory? i.e. under /var /usr, etc.

2. What is the best way to create a link between this directory and a directory under each users home directory? i.e
/home/someuser/mp3/ -> /usr/mp3
/home/someotheruser/mp3/ -> /usr/mp3

Thanks
glen

[bdg1983]

1. It's pretty much a matter of taste where you put the dir. However, I'd suggest putting stuff like that under /usr/local

2. You could do symbolic links:
ln -s /usr/local/mp3 /home/someuser/mp3 etc.