I am no expert on the electronics that may or may not be hindering things by having ones desktop cluttered, but it should be obvious by the very name, desktop, that work will move much more efficiently and smoothly if it were kept clean and orderly. I remember when I first learned about computing on my LCII that the desktop, files and folders were compared to their namesakes. To accomplish things, you kept your desktop clean and filed away things in their proper places. By the same token, I am aware that there are some of us that insist on working in chaos. All I can say is that a look at a desktop will tell you something about its owner's work habits and organization. It does not matter if in fact the electronics are enhanced or diminished.
Kathi -----Original Message----- From: G-List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R. A. Cantrell Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 5:11 AM To: G-List Subject: [G] Light and Clarity Yet another in a series of pleas for Light and Clarity: After a few years now of experience with the Classic Mac OS's, I have, by reference and experience, come to conclude that it is good practice to keep one's desktop as clear as possible, and, in optimum circumstance, to leave no files, folders, or (Heaven Forbid) applications on the desktop. I imagine the desktop to be analogous to a central hallway in a house, through which one must pass to go anywhere at all. I further imagine that leaving piles of junk, stacks of stuff, and litter of any kind in that hallway just causes one to stumble and trip when going to and fro, and that by analogy, the little electromacules that are sent scurrying by clicks and taps have to go through the desktop to get anywhere and they tend to trip and stumble on junk left on the desktop. And further, that makes the little critters mad and they tend to kick stuff around and gnaw through boxes and crap the rug, so to speak. (whew) Could one of the Cognoscenti, please, discourse upon the nature of the desktop folder, Snip -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
