[GNC] Use of Desktop [Off Topic: was Log File?]

[Geoff]

I demur.

I use (and backup) my Desktop folder as a very convenient location to 
store all sorts of items, typically work in progress or just things I 
like to have ready to hand.

As my new found friend GPT said when I asked their opinion, there are a 
number of advantages for doing this:

Quick Access:
Files are immediately visible and accessible without navigating through 
multiple folders.

Ease of Use:
Ideal for temporary or frequently accessed files, like work in progress 
or downloads.

Customizable Organization:
You can organize files using desktop shortcuts, folders, or visual 
arrangements that suit your workflow.

Visual Reminders:
Files on the desktop can act as reminders for tasks or projects you need 
to focus on.

Search Efficiency:
Many systems index the desktop folder, making it searchable for quick 
access.


But I do respect the opinions of others, and will leave the last words 
on that topic to my (sometimes verbose) friend:

Diverse minds craft the richest ideas.
In the garden of thought, variety blooms wisdom.
Many perspectives reveal the full picture.
Differences spark discovery.
A mosaic of ideas creates a masterpiece of progress.
Where opinions differ, understanding deepens.
Harmony emerges from the chorus of diverse voices.
Opposing views are the whetstone of sharp ideas.
Varied viewpoints are the seeds of innovation.
Unity thrives when diverse ideas unite.
Challenge broadens horizons; agreement narrows them.
In diversity of thought lies the key to collective growth.
Disagreement is not division but the start of discovery.
The strongest bridges are built from varied materials.
Listening to every voice creates symphonies, not silos.

G(PT)eoff
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On 18/01/2025 5:44 am, Michael or Penny Novack via gnucash-user wrote:
> On 1/17/2025 12:47 PM, William Prescott wrote:
>> While I agree that it seems somewhat unusual to save data files to the 
>> desk top, I take exception to any generalization about how people use 
>> the desktop. Personally, I don't put anything on it, and find it odd 
>> when I see someone's machine with rows and rows of icons on their 
>> desktop. But personal preferences vary. Perhaps different OSes tend to 
>> encourage different strategies as well.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>> Will
>>
> Maybe misunderstanding me? Yes, some people would want an ICON on their 
> desktop to give quick access to a data object (or folder of data 
> objects). But that does not mean the object itself has to be in the 
> desktop folder. If you look at the icons on your desktop you will 
> probably notice a fundamental difference (Windows OS). Some of the icons 
> have a little box with an arrow in it at the lower left corner of the 
> icon. Others might not have that box with arrow.
> 
> All of the icons without the box/arrow represent things that ARE in the 
> desktop folder (and so appear on the desktop). All the ones with the 
> box/arrow are shortcuts/pointers to something that might be elsewhere 
> (usually is elsewhere).
> 
> Essentially all the icons that STAY on my desktop are 
> shortcuts/pointers. I might temporarily drop a data object onto the 
> desktop while working on it.
> 
> Michael D Novack
> 
> 
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