> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jan Schaumann
> Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2001 12:37 AM
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> Heck, I don't even use 'mc'.
>
i didn't even know what mc was until today :]
> You want to build a file-manager that does what, then? If it already
> uses 'df','du','ls','rm' and 'mv', as well as provide a command-line for
> things like 'tar', then what exactly is the advantage of the
> file-manager?
A GUI is a lot easier for a lot of 'different' people with different levels
of experience to use. Its also a lot easier to 'see' the folder structure at
a glance then to become personally attached to PC in question.
Basically the easy of use for a well designed interface, mouse clicks
instead of using the command line and encouraging others to use an otherwise
esoteric OS that requires experience to use instead of an visual interface
that can be understood straight away.
some files may be in /etc while others will be in /usr/local/etc depending
on the version and distro of *nix involved. For an novice user being able to
visually display the contents of both directory's would be easier than
trying to remember 'ls /etc /usr/local/etc' (along with every other command
they learned that day)
>
> No offense, but I simply can't see a single reason why a "file-manager"
> would have advantages.
No offence taken, but what is the advantage of BB? You can use ALT+F2,
ALT+F3 etc... Same argument really. Also is this not the same approach many
people have taken throughout history. The classic quote comes to mind: 'Why
would people want to look at images in a web browser?'
> And basing it on a static file that needs
> continous updating does not seem like a sound idea, I think.
>
how often do your files change? The entire XML file would not be continually
updated only child nodes and only when requested (if built on the fly)
>
> P.S.: How was this related to
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> to
> which you replied?
I hit the 'reply to all' button then changed the subject line and removed
someone's name - easy of use again :]
I personally have no need real need for a FM but I was amazed at how ugly
and unfriendly some of the existing ones are.
