while this is something I've gotten used to, it is a puzzler that i
can move messages in mail from one folder to another within mail but
can't do the same thing in finder. and this was one of the first
things I had to get used to with a mac. I've finally adjusted to
where I open to finder windows do my copy and paste and then delete.
perhaps this is something we should ask mac accessibilty about. I
know its not an accessibility issue but it might be a way of getting
the concern forwarded to the apple developers. good luck, Max
On May 9, 2010, at 6:26 AM, Tinker Tweak wrote:
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
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