1. Desktop Folder resides on disk just like every other folder in the
file system hierarchy.
2. It has a directory listing just like every other folder.
3. The advantage is that the directory content is displayed on the
console/terminal/screen automatically without needing the File Explorer
(Windows) or similar tool for other systems.
4. File Explorer (or similar tool) can display the directory listing
and process the folder content exactly the same way it handles every
other folder in the system.
On 1/17/25 15:38, Geoff wrote:
I demur.
I use (and backup) my Desktop folder as a very convenient location to
store all sorts of items, typically work in progress or just things I
like to have ready to hand.
As my new found friend GPT said when I asked their opinion, there are
a number of advantages for doing this:
Quick Access:
Files are immediately visible and accessible without navigating
through multiple folders.
Ease of Use:
Ideal for temporary or frequently accessed files, like work in
progress or downloads.
Customizable Organization:
You can organize files using desktop shortcuts, folders, or visual
arrangements that suit your workflow.
Visual Reminders:
Files on the desktop can act as reminders for tasks or projects you
need to focus on.
Search Efficiency:
Many systems index the desktop folder, making it searchable for quick
access.
But I do respect the opinions of others, and will leave the last words
on that topic to my (sometimes verbose) friend:
Diverse minds craft the richest ideas.
In the garden of thought, variety blooms wisdom.
Many perspectives reveal the full picture.
Differences spark discovery.
A mosaic of ideas creates a masterpiece of progress.
Where opinions differ, understanding deepens.
Harmony emerges from the chorus of diverse voices.
Opposing views are the whetstone of sharp ideas.
Varied viewpoints are the seeds of innovation.
Unity thrives when diverse ideas unite.
Challenge broadens horizons; agreement narrows them.
In diversity of thought lies the key to collective growth.
Disagreement is not division but the start of discovery.
The strongest bridges are built from varied materials.
Listening to every voice creates symphonies, not silos.
G(PT)eoff
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On 18/01/2025 5:44 am, Michael or Penny Novack via gnucash-user wrote:
On 1/17/2025 12:47 PM, William Prescott wrote:
While I agree that it seems somewhat unusual to save data files to
the desk top, I take exception to any generalization about how
people use the desktop. Personally, I don't put anything on it, and
find it odd when I see someone's machine with rows and rows of icons
on their desktop. But personal preferences vary. Perhaps different
OSes tend to encourage different strategies as well.
Best wishes,
Will
Maybe misunderstanding me? Yes, some people would want an ICON on
their desktop to give quick access to a data object (or folder of
data objects). But that does not mean the object itself has to be in
the desktop folder. If you look at the icons on your desktop you will
probably notice a fundamental difference (Windows OS). Some of the
icons have a little box with an arrow in it at the lower left corner
of the icon. Others might not have that box with arrow.
All of the icons without the box/arrow represent things that ARE in
the desktop folder (and so appear on the desktop). All the ones with
the box/arrow are shortcuts/pointers to something that might be
elsewhere (usually is elsewhere).
Essentially all the icons that STAY on my desktop are
shortcuts/pointers. I might temporarily drop a data object onto the
desktop while working on it.
Michael D Novack
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