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2009-11-30
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Originally Posted by christexaport
Well Windows file manager sucks too and it's on a computer. =P. But I agree for a Linux system the file manager hides way to much in its attempt to not be confusing to people. Don't know what alternatives exist on the n900 yet. On the n800 I use emelFM2
I just realized the file browser sucks. I had to use the GPE file manager for that. is there a way to make the default browser see all files, or what browser is recommended? I found GPE to hide everything too. had to type in the location. Is this a joke?? On a computer?
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2009-11-30
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how does explorer suck? I can view any file on my system with explorer. maemo 5's file explorer blocks the entire system.
Any alternative ways around this? Along with lack of flv support, this is another deal breaker. I can't believe how stupid Nokia was in doing that
Any alternative ways around this? Along with lack of flv support, this is another deal breaker. I can't believe how stupid Nokia was in doing that
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2009-11-30
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Originally Posted by christexaport
I see it both ways. For "this is a phone" people, the file browser is nice. An end user who just had "Extras" enabled probably doesn't need to know anything about ".*" filed.. For "this is a hackable toy" its not good. We can create alt file managers but too bad there isn't a good way to have a plugin for simple/advanced file browser dialogs.
how does explorer suck? I can view any file on my system with explorer. maemo 5's file explorer blocks the entire system.
Any alternative ways around this? Along with lack of flv support, this is another deal breaker. I can't believe how stupid Nokia was in doing that
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2009-11-30
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Originally Posted by Laughing Man
How does the Windows file manager suck?
Well Windows file manager sucks too and it's on a computer. =P.
I'm running Win7 and it does pretty much everything I need.
The native file manager in maemo does indeed suck though - but EmelFM2 often saves the day.
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2009-11-30
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Originally Posted by epage
it seems toonly support My Docs, so call it a My Docs File browser, or add an option for full access. I doubt anyone coming from another OS will like it. Who used the Symbian file browser? nO one. everyone used Xplore, Jukka, or Activefile.
I'm not on -community. I do see that both dev's and users would have input into such a thing. I guess I'm not familiar enough with brainstorming. I guess this weekend you will get to indoctrinate me on it.
I see it both ways. For "this is a phone" people, the file browser is nice. An end user who just had "Extras" enabled probably doesn't need to know anything about ".*" filed.. For "this is a hackable toy" its not good. We can create alt file managers but too bad there isn't a good way to have a plugin for simple/advanced file browser dialogs.
what are you guys using? GPE seems made for N810, and hides stuff, but tocan type in locations, just not browse
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Originally Posted by christexaport
I use the command prompt
it seems toonly support My Docs, so call it a My Docs File browser, or add an option for full access. I doubt anyone coming from another OS will like it. Who used the Symbian file browser? nO one. everyone used Xplore, Jukka, or Activefile.
what are you guys using? GPE seems made for N810, and hides stuff, but tocan type in locations, just not browse
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2009-11-30
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The stealth post mover strikes again!
He must have had a hand in the File Manager development.
He must have had a hand in the File Manager development.
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2009-11-30
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You edit the MYDOCSDIR variable. Doing so, however, is not only stupid but may cause problems. Anyway, since the File Manager runs as "user", how do you propose to manipulate files outside of /home/user?
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Originally Posted by Texrat
The discussion had little to do with DialCentral, is of general concern, and will find more eyeballs out here on its own.
The stealth post mover strikes again!
That done, I was never here. *whoosh*
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