Ed Leafe wrote: > On Apr 9, 2008, at 4:32 PM, Paul M¢Nett wrote: > >> On Mac, by default, downloads go to the desktop. This is a great idea >> IMO because the downloads to to a place normal people can find easily. > > > I always created a directory called "dls" that I set as my default > download location. Icons on the desktop have a small but measurable > performance hit on OS X. > > Leopard by default creates and uses a 'Downloads' directory. While > this is an improvement over using the Desktop folder, it sucks at the > command line, as I now have to type *3* characters to get completion!
How is Leopard running on your MacBook? I've been debating upgrading to it. Although I may just get a new system because my computer is refusing to charge batteries anymore. rm -rf dls ln -s Downloads dls Paul _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
