File Management
The textbook addresses file management in theory, which is great. However, to make it real to the user, the Elder Geek (love that name!), discusses file management for XP operating system. Comment on your impression of this site, then locate other file management sites for Vista or MAC or Linus. Be sure to include the URL of the site in your comment along with your name.
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9 Comments:
An immeasurable quantity that Microsoft Windows brings to the table is that access to the file manager is not needed for the majority of users. Most things are done in the back ground and files you need can be accessed totally.
Now, in Linux you will fine that some things are not done in the back-ground, and you do not have total access through your normal log-in.
To open the file you will need administrative privileges from the file manager. Here is how you can do this: (First, you will need to open a Terminal)
• Open a new file to edit in the relevant directory:
gedit $HOME/.gnome2/nautilus-scripts/Open\ as\ Administrator
• Insert the following lines into the new file:
for uri in $NAUTILUS_SCRIPT_SELECTED_URIS; do gksudo "gnome-open $uri" & done
• Save the edited file
• Make the edited file executable:
chmod +x $HOME/.gnome2/nautilus-scripts/Open\ as\ Administrator
• You can now open files as root by right clicking on the file and selecting Scripts->Open as Administrator
To be a Linux User, you must have a “lion’s heart” and some understanding…
http://linux.about.com/od/ubuntu_doc/a/ubudg10t11.htm
With Windows File management it's a no brainier. You can open and close files and view anything on the hard drive from almost anywhere on the Operating System. When it comes to UNIX and Linux you have to think like a child. Where you are at is where it will be mounted and accessed. You can not access the files or programs from anywhere unless you mount a shortcut there for easy access.
John
Found at www.MyBrain.com
I personally, don't like storing my files on the internet. I like to keep them organized though. I do agree about the toolbar in explorer - I maintain mine with only the essentials.
dorothy
http://www.theeldergeek.com/file_management_in_windows_xp.htm
As mentioned in class, Linux file structure files are grouped according to purpose. The directories are grouped under the root entry "/" that is part of the directory tree. Checkout the Linux file management system.
http://www.comptechdoc.org/os/linux/commands/linux_crfilest.html
Junji
Before I read the article, I was unaware of the ability to rename multiple files with one command. That would have saved so much time renaming pictures.
Vista File Management perks:
Sorting - The headings (name, date modified, file size, etc.) are now controllable by the user.
Grouping - You can view documents grouped together by size, or photos grouped together by date, and so on.
Stacking - Ability to stack multiple icons into one icon, saving viewing space.
Filtering - An option that can be turned on or turned off, and modified to fit user requirements. For example, should there be any files that are useless to you, you can 'hide' them so they don't show up. Note: the filtering can be reversed, so don't think you've lost the file. Also, narrowing a search for documents you had modified last week.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9009439&source=Quigohttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9009439
Windows Grep -
Advanced searching for Windows
http://www.wingrep.com/
A key security feature of the Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista, Encrypting File System is useful for user-level file and folder encryption. For example, if two users are sharing a computer, an administrator can use Encrypting File System to encrypt each user's data to make it unavailable to the other user. For network file and folder encryption, Windows Vista enhances Encrypting File System management by enabling administrators to store Encrypting File System keys on smart cards.
IT administrators can use Group Policy in Windows Vista to block the use of removable storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard disks, to help prevent the compromise or theft of corporate intellectual property and sensitive data.
Jennifer
source:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/encryptingfilesystem.mspx
I have always thought of Windows’ File manager to be an off-shoot from the Mac platform. In 1984, I owned an Apple Macintosh 128K back, and even from back then, the File manager looked like the one XP uses today, although more complex.
http://www.itc.virginia.edu/desktop/docs/fms/mac/organize.html#top
Previous blog (about Apple Macintosh)is from Carlos...
Sorry :-p
-Carlos
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