*Pfind* search application on Puppy-Linux Desktop
- Sky Aisling
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*Pfind* search application on Puppy-Linux Desktop
Hello,
I am curious as to why *pfind* (or equivalent finder application) symbolic link isn't placed on the desktop in the original .iso.
The first thing I do when I set up a Puppy is to make a desktop symlink to *pfind*.
Newbies to Puppy and Linux in general are usually lost in finding stuff because most newbies are M$OS refugees. A sense of security that they can find something in the new environment is a good thing.
The first time I looked at a Puppy desktop (it was 4.2.1-k2.6.25.16) I was delighted to see so many familiar programs laid out so conveniently. Then I looked for a way to find files and had to dig and fiddle around to locate a *find* application. This was discouraging.
My suggestion is to have a *finder* application listed on the desktop along with all the other links to things like *write*, *paint*, *connect*, *browse* ... and, make the icon big enough to see! That little bity spy glass doesn't cut it.
Thank you for listening.
I am curious as to why *pfind* (or equivalent finder application) symbolic link isn't placed on the desktop in the original .iso.
The first thing I do when I set up a Puppy is to make a desktop symlink to *pfind*.
Newbies to Puppy and Linux in general are usually lost in finding stuff because most newbies are M$OS refugees. A sense of security that they can find something in the new environment is a good thing.
The first time I looked at a Puppy desktop (it was 4.2.1-k2.6.25.16) I was delighted to see so many familiar programs laid out so conveniently. Then I looked for a way to find files and had to dig and fiddle around to locate a *find* application. This was discouraging.
My suggestion is to have a *finder* application listed on the desktop along with all the other links to things like *write*, *paint*, *connect*, *browse* ... and, make the icon big enough to see! That little bity spy glass doesn't cut it.
Thank you for listening.
Last edited by Sky Aisling on Thu 23 Feb 2012, 02:06, edited 1 time in total.
I modified one of the other icons to make a pfind icon ...Sky Aisling wrote:... make the icon big enough to see! That little bity spy glass doesn't cut it.
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- Sky Aisling
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*Pfind* search application on Puppy-Linux Desktop
Nice, Barkin
Thank you!
Thank you!
Looks great, Barkin!
Could you do an icon too for wbar etc, please?
EDIT: whoops - it probably is, already
Could you do an icon too for wbar etc, please?
EDIT: whoops - it probably is, already
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- Sky Aisling
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Pfind* search application on Puppy-Linux Desktop
Thanks, musher0,
The other icon link I immediately put on my screen is *Hardinfo*.
I use *Hardinfo* a lot as I setup old donated machines to run Puppy or I help bail out my friends with a crashed M$OS.
The icon for *Hardinfo* is cool though, doesn't need re-designing in my opinion.
The other icon link I immediately put on my screen is *Hardinfo*.
I use *Hardinfo* a lot as I setup old donated machines to run Puppy or I help bail out my friends with a crashed M$OS.
The icon for *Hardinfo* is cool though, doesn't need re-designing in my opinion.
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Re: Pfind* search application on Puppy-Linux Desktop
What about a black rimmed version ...Sky Aisling wrote:The icon for *Hardinfo* is cool though, doesn't need re-designing in my opinion.
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Last edited by Barkin on Tue 06 Mar 2012, 01:18, edited 1 time in total.
- Sky Aisling
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*Pfind* search application on Puppy-Linux Desktop
Nice, Barkin
The dark outline makes the icon stand out more and match the other *smooth color* icons.
You do nice work.
Edit:
FYI - Just tried to download the zipped file and got a "The selected Attachment does not exist anymore" message.
The dark outline makes the icon stand out more and match the other *smooth color* icons.
You do nice work.
Edit:
FYI - Just tried to download the zipped file and got a "The selected Attachment does not exist anymore" message.
Pfind
Adding to this search thread, both pfind and search monkey could really do with a Select All function.
I uninstalled Ardour.pet recently, and it was not a clean uninstall, leaving loads of stuff in user lib, share and other places.
Pfind found where they were all living, but I had to delete the files one by one!
A simple ctrl A function would have saved a lot of time.
I uninstalled Ardour.pet recently, and it was not a clean uninstall, leaving loads of stuff in user lib, share and other places.
Pfind found where they were all living, but I had to delete the files one by one!
A simple ctrl A function would have saved a lot of time.
Please, take a look hereSmithy wrote:Adding to this search thread, both pfind and search monkey could really do with a Select All function.
I uninstalled Ardour.pet recently, and it was not a clean uninstall, leaving loads of stuff in user lib, share and other places.
Pfind found where they were all living, but I had to delete the files one by one!
A simple ctrl A function would have saved a lot of time.
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