Sorry but I think you missed my exact point. As I've said, That is the very nature of my work and I do it all day, namely move files and folders. And yes it really matters if we are talking about lots and lots of clips in the gigabyte.
When we're talking of cutting and pasting files, we are talking essentially about moving files but really just moving pointers and not really copying the files themselves. No. A move operation is different from a copy operation. Moving changes the file's index, while copying duplicates the bits of the file into a new location. The former is instantaneous. The latter takes time that is proportional to the size of the file. Thus, using cut and paste to move say 2 gigs on to another location would only take less than a second. Where as, if I copied the files to the new location, it would take a much much longer time not to mention that I have to go back to the other folder to delete the original files, then that too will take time. Multiply this by the hundred and surely my work is endangered to someone who could drag and drop all day without a blink. So with all due respect, how does this scenario not affect my productivity? Are you still going to ask "How is this such a central part of getting anything done?" I came to this list to resolve Issues and not to argue personal points cause it will be a total waste of both our time. Since you mentioned that you have been using the mac for five years, and I said that I only about over a week, I would sincerely be grateful for all or any of your input. I'm wondering though that you choose to miss my point and seem to ignore my predicament. I'm only here to learn. Please, I just need to make this work. Thanks. Vic _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 5:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: files and folders Vic, How is this such a central part of getting anything done. We are talking about moving files from one place to another. Yes it adds one more step, but surely you are not moving such massive quantities of files all day? This is annoying perhaps for some, but after five years of using the Mac OS, I have not found this to be all that difficult. True, I wish there was a better implementation for drag and drop and I would encourage you to drop a note to [email protected] and express your desire for a more efficient drag and drop feature. However, I would not consider the loss of cut and paste to be a basic computing function at all. On May 9, 2010, at 4:09 AM, Tinker Tweak wrote: I'm really thunderstruck and I don't know what to say. How does one do without this basic function of computing then?I think I don't like the derection this is headed but I am here now so what would be my options towards getting my work done in an efficient manner? Again, thanks for any help. Vic -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
