I could be wrong, but I think there is some philosophical reason why Apple doesn't want cut and paste in the Finder. I think the debate has been going on since the introduction of the Mac back in the 80's. On May 9, 2010, at 8:16 AM, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote:
> 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: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell >> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 5:32 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> 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 >> accessibil...@apple.com 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 macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> 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 macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> 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 macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > 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. 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