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Old 03-22-2008   #3 (permalink)
cyberjeff


 
 

Re: Vista set up - separate directory for user data

I do think that it serves several purposes
1 - It enables one to save data from a single source. i.e if all my user
data is on directory D: then when I back up D: it is simple instead of having
to go to several directories
2 - It does minimise disk fragmentation on C: since most of the changes due
to more user data are on D:
3 - I thought that having separate directories increased system preformance
and I am surprised that you suggest the opposite although you migh know
better and I would like you to explain why.

I agree that it is nice to have a toolbox but the use of this particular
move command is counter intuitive because when one drags and drop a folder,
if it is not present in the destination directory then it is automatically
created.

Thank you for your reply.

Regards
CyberJeff


"Hans-Georg Michna" wrote:
Quote:

> On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:31:03 -0700, cyberjeff wrote:
>
Quote:

> >My suggestion is that the principle of separating user and system data
> >should be enshrined in the set up and applied to all MS programs as well as
> >Vista.
>
> I would hope not. It is not the standard setup and it usually
> serves no purpose. It probably makes the computer somewhat
> slower though.
>
Quote:

> >At least, there should be a note in the Move command in Properties to alert
> >users to set up the destination directory before using the Move command.
>
> I would like it too if the operating system protected itself
> from every possible damage.
>
> I guess though that we have to take it that computers haven't
> reached that level yet. They are like cars in the early 20th
> century---you had to have your tool box with you and open the
> hood pretty often to keep the car going.
>
> I hope the time will come soon when computers will be as
> reliable as cars. (:-)
>
> Hans-Georg
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