+/**
+ * Determine the base dir in which shared resources are located. It will first try to use
+ * "unpack and run" path, then look for properly installed path, not including versioning.
+ * @return Unsigned char string pointing to system dir (eg /usr/share/blender/).
+ */
+extern GHOST_TUns8* GHOST_getSystemDir();
+
+/**
+ * Determine the base dir in which user configuration is stored, not including versioning.
+ * If needed, it will create the base directory.
+ * @return Unsigned char string pointing to user dir (eg ~/.blender/).
+ */
+extern GHOST_TUns8* GHOST_getUserDir();
+
+