Apple does something like this too, in MacOSX. It has a few folders with specific purposes, and they all have a different icon (comparable to an emblem).
Also see the attached screenshot for a better idea. ** Attachment added: "Apple MacOSX folders with specific purposes" http://librarian.launchpad.net/6528730/macosx_finder_homedir.png -- Example Content should provide more default directories with emblems https://launchpad.net/bugs/87792 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
