It would be really nice to be able to define the path that is used for the .bashrc file during auto-deploy. (and the set up of the bashrc) as an option in the app_deploy.py script. I have run into problems on compy tracking down the paths, which is I think primarily related to python installation pointing to /home/lapa4025 instead of the new /Users/lapa4025. I reinstalling python to fix this. Might not be a general problem, but being able to specify the path (e.g. to $HOME) may solve future problems. This sort of ability was also requested by the IT person setting up Qiime on virtual machines for the ACAD workshop.
Thanks!