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On 24/01/12 12:18, Simon Waters wrote: > George Parker wrote: >> and I use the desktop as a temporary dumping >> ground for current projects and most used information. With KDE4 I can >> get that by ignoring 80% of a huge package. With Gnome3 I haven't > As noted in the GNOME 3 docs they were specifically trying to avoid > dumping stuff on the desktop as it is considered a generally bad habit in > terms of efficiency and organisation (yes they are subtly trying to get us > to work more efficiently - the bastards). They don't want the desktop > metaphor, so probably why you aren't getting there. Yeah i do this all the time, then have a clear out, we dump stuff on a physical desk, looking around I have usb sticks, pens, photo paper, printer, stapler, hole punch orgaiser units, cd holders, speakers, and a few random items. the desktop is meant to be cluttered it makes you look more like you are busy. The same applie sto the computer desktop i have links to most used documents, etc, or most used programs, its easier to drag from the desktop to my home folder too. people work in different ways and the desktop should reflect this. Paul > > As noted here previously install GNOME UI tweaks and put the file manager > in charge of your desktop and it'll allow you to indulge your bad habits, > but probably if you think of Windows managers as "Desktops" then Windows 7 > and GNOME aren't going in the direction you want to go. > > > > > -- -- http://www.zleap.net http://www.ubuntu.com skype : psutton111 -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq