[iyonix-support] Re: Iyonix PC for sale on ebay

Tim Hill <tim@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Chris <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > I don't find it's directory structure particularly inyuitive - can
> > I set a CSD where all files go by default, as in RISC OS?   And can
> > I call it something a little less childish than, say, 'My files'?

> No, because each program seems to decide where it wants to keep its
> own files irrespective of any settings you may make elsewhere. 

> Assuming that by default the MS software is shoving stuff in 'My
> Documents' (or one of its sub-folders e.g. My Pictures) the XP
> location will be something like "C:\Documents and
> Settings\Username\My Documents" right click that folder in XP  and
> share it, then mount it from the Iyonix if you want to, using Omni or
> similar.

> Personally I have a second winchester in the pee sea (E:) and have a
> folder in the root directory (Temp) where I save things to and then
> pull them off onto the Iyonix where I can save them in my own file
> structure and keep control. Some people I know have /immense/ My
> Documents folders thanks to an inability to file stuff away properly. 

A daft OS if you ask me.  Anyway, thanks Tim, some good suggestions
there.

Chris.

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