on 27/01/05 06:25, Aase Marit Waage at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > > I have noticed one thing while installing some trial versions of > software etc. on my iBook with OS X. When I have installed, a > "Volume" appears on the desktop. That is something I have never seen > before, and I wonder what it is really about. I tried trashing one, > and as far as I could see, it did not cause me any problems. As far > as I understand, e.g. the HD is a volume. But what is the reason for > software making volume icons appear on the desktop? What functions do > these have, is there any reason to keep them etc. > > I did read a bit in Mac Help, but it didn`t really make me understand > much more. So I am hoping for some input on the subject... > > Thanks a lot! > > > Aase :)
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