atw: Re: File paths

On my XP machine I have nearly ALL of my folders containing any sort of
data under My Documents. I'd have 50-60 folders, including My Pictures
which would have another 50-60 folders in it. For data backup I simply
point to My Documents, and all my stuff is backed up. I don't back up
applications. 
This way I don't have to wade down the c:\ path looking for individual
folders that might contain my work. 
The only exceptions are a folder containing copies of my web sites, and
a folder named Downloads.
It is a simple system, and I usually access my files from My Computer.
Kath
 
 
 
 
 

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From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Christine Kent
Sent: Monday, 22 September 2008 2:15 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: File paths



Guys

 

Another seemingly odd question relating to the new world order of
Microsoft as it relates to base entry level computer users and how they
work with files.

 

This time, file structure.

 

As old timers, we create our own files structures under c:\ - or at
least I do.

As corporate workers, we create files structures according to some
corporate specification on some network drive or other, or in some DMS.

 

But for the computer sub-literate, the Windows XP world of folders
starts with Documents and Settings, My Documents, and the Vista world of
folders starts with Users, Documents etc.  They happily access these
from the Start Menu, ever using a window called Windows Explorer. 

 

The real world - that is, users of home computers and people training in
or being trained by our low level education system - only understand/s
My Documents or Users.  They have no idea they can pick a location on
C:\ drive, or that these mythical User or Documents structures are
actually on C:\ drive somewhere.  They feel clever if they learn to put
a folder under My Documents.

 

My overlapping questions.

 

Are techos in corporate starting to use the Microsoft system to define
user profiles?

Is the world generally adapting to the Microsoft virtual view of their
virtual universe?

Are you using Documents on your home computer?

Are your kids using Documents on their home or school computers?

Up until now I have always taught people to use C:\ drive.  Am I being a
dinosaur?

 

Christine

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