I have a text file that will be distributed with my application. I was thinking to put it in the bin directory. How would I refer to that folder using a relative path?

Admittingly, I am somewhat of a newbie. I think I just don't have an understanding of the basics of putting the final release application on a client's machine - what are the steps, folders go along with it?

Perhaps I need to be pointed to a tutorial unless the steps are simple enough to post here.