downloading binary packages in 10.13

Hello,
I have installed Fink (0.45.4) for the first time on my Mac running 10.13.6
(High Sierra).
It was installed in the default directory /sw
I have not previously used Fink so I am an absolute beginner here.

As a first try at a package download, I attempted a binary package which
the database
indicates has a binary distribution for 10.13, with this result:
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bash-3.2$ fink -b install ksudoku4-mac
Password:

ERROR: Downloading packages from the binary distribution is currently only
possible
if Fink is installed at '/opt/sw'.
Default answer will be chosen in 60 seconds...
Continue with the 'UseBinaryDist' option temporarily disabled? [Y/n] n
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I would like to have the option of binary distributions, when available.
Does this mean that I would have to re-install Fink but choose /opt/sw for
the install location?
Is it even possible to use  /opt/sw   for 10.13?
Or, is there some simple work-around that would fix this, rather than a
complete re-installation?

many thanks,
John

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