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Peabo · Jul 10, 2002, 06:39 PM

I took some screen-grabs of the simple finder from 6C87:

<a href="http://www.mmls14550.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/simple1.jpg" target="_blank">simple1</a>
<a href="http://www.mmls14550.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/simple2.jpg" target="_blank">simple2</a>
<a href="http://www.mmls14550.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/simple3.jpg" target="_blank">simple3</a>
<a href="http://www.mmls14550.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/simple4.jpg" target="_blank">simple4</a>

juanvaldes · Jul 10, 2002, 06:46 PM

Wow, that's WAY too simple for my tastes (but of course I post on a BB), I hope they make those folders (they were default right?) have the app icon and whatever icon so they aren't just generic folders.

[ 07-10-2002, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: juanvaldes ]

dazzla · Jul 10, 2002, 07:21 PM

a) How do you run that, and b) What's the point?

moreno · Jul 10, 2002, 07:24 PM

horror movie!

t_hah · Jul 10, 2002, 07:26 PM

That looks how it is supposed to look in my opinion. If I would want people to have access to only certain apps, and folders, that is all they would need to see.

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Peabo · Jul 10, 2002, 07:45 PM

You can make a new account and set it to simple finder only.

Yes those are the default folders (apps, docs and shared), though you can set which applications the user can activate.

Reminds me a lot of 'At Ease' if anyone remembers that...

Developer · Jul 10, 2002, 07:47 PM

That's not the kid's Finder, is it?

mark9939 · Jul 10, 2002, 07:55 PM

I like the Finder just how it is.... ...why even start a diff. Finder?

Peabo · Jul 10, 2002, 07:57 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mark9939:
I like the Finder just how it is.... ...why even start a diff. Finder?<hr /></blockquote>obviously you as the main user is not going to use this! It's for other people logging into your comp who you might not want using all your apps/having access to everything.

Chris Grande · Jul 10, 2002, 07:59 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mark9939:
I like the Finder just how it is.... ...why even start a diff. Finder?<hr /></blockquote>Schools could use this, it would allow for instance for them to put only the needed apps in the dock or on the desktop. This would protect the system from young children. I think this would be it's primary market.

BuonRotto · Jul 10, 2002, 08:20 PM

One problem: no Help menu. <img border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" title="" src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" />

clod · Jul 10, 2002, 08:25 PM

Does the dock (by default) now have no stripes in jag?

moonmonkey · Jul 10, 2002, 08:30 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by clod:
Does the dock (by default) now have no stripes in jag?<hr /></blockquote>Yes.

Timan · Jul 10, 2002, 09:24 PM

is this like launcher in the old os 8 - ? it might be good for my little brother when he wants to use osx

Ibson · Jul 10, 2002, 09:27 PM

Next time I visit, I'll be able to set up my mom's computer

. Perfect for her.

OwlBoy · Jul 10, 2002, 10:19 PM

OH MY GOOGLE!

ahem...

wow, if you thaught OS 9.x's simple finder was simple... heh this looks like the first quarter step to a real finder <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

-Owl

RGB · Jul 10, 2002, 10:36 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by z0ne81:
You can make a new account and set it to simple finder only.

Yes those are the default folders (apps, docs and shared), though you can set which applications the user can activate.

Reminds me a lot of 'At Ease' if anyone remembers that...<hr /></blockquote>When viewing the pictures, the first thought to come to my mind was At Ease. God I hated that system.

Jim Paradise · Jul 10, 2002, 10:42 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by RGB:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by z0ne81:
You can make a new account and set it to simple finder only.

Yes those are the default folders (apps, docs and shared), though you can set which applications the user can activate.

Reminds me a lot of 'At Ease' if anyone remembers that...<hr /></blockquote>When viewing the pictures, the first thought to come to my mind was At Ease. God I hated that system.<hr /></blockquote>Same... *shudders* I adminstered a whole lab of those this year. *more shuddering*

brainchild2b · Jul 10, 2002, 10:45 PM

At Ease, and simple finder feel a good need. The people who hate it obvious don't have to run it so dont' worry about it. It is perfect now (jaguar) for kiosks, and areas where you don't want to babysit the computer but want public access to it. If your letting friends or family use a computer, i don't recommend simple finder, just use the features in jag to lock the dock, and specify which apps can be run, as well as what disc can be inserted. Simple Mode is brillant for a few certian needs.

lookmark · Jul 10, 2002, 11:22 PM

Even for Simple Finder, this looks unfinished. Like they've started with clean slate and are adding elements one by one.

How do you navigate from, say, "My Applications" to "My Documents"?

Why no toolbar?

Why no "About this Mac"?

How does this work?

Leia Shoots Like a Girl · Jul 10, 2002, 11:34 PM

That is great for Kiosks and kids.

ryarber · Jul 10, 2002, 11:36 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ibson:
Next time I visit, I'll be able to set up my mom's computer

. Perfect for her.<hr /></blockquote>Sounds like you should visit your mom more often.

Ibson · Jul 10, 2002, 11:44 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by ryarber:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ibson:
Next time I visit, I'll be able to set up my mom's computer

. Perfect for her.<hr /></blockquote>Sounds like you should visit your mom more often.

<hr /></blockquote>Hehe. I promise I'll be a better son next year

.

Millennium · Jul 10, 2002, 11:48 PM

So this is the Freshly F�rnklad Finder that the Swedish rumor site was talking about?

Well, I guess it's as they say; f�rnklad is as f�rnklad does. Though that app for hardware MIDI setup looks promising...

Millennium · Jul 10, 2002, 11:50 PM

I will say, though, that I wish they'd adapted OS9's Tabs interface to OSX for their Simple Finder. That could look really good once it was fully Aquafied, and would give a nicer feel to the whole thing.

Ibson · Jul 10, 2002, 11:53 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Millennium:
I will say, though, that I wish they'd adapted OS9's Tabs interface to OSX for their Simple Finder. That could look really good once it was fully Aquafied, and would give a nicer feel to the whole thing.<hr /></blockquote>Tabs would have been friendlier, however I felt OS 9's implementation was a little confusing--even I didn't get it 100% of the time. It makes no sense to have no Help menu. I'm just hoping that by GM, the Simple Finder will be f�rnklad-a-liscious.

[ 07-10-2002, 11:54 PM: Message edited by: Ibson ]

NeoMac · Jul 11, 2002, 12:30 AM

WOW.

Under 'ultra minimalism' in the Dictionary, it now says "see Simple Finder".

Any less and it would be a command line!

hehehe

[ 07-11-2002, 12:31 AM: Message edited by: NeoMac ]

Sven G · Jul 11, 2002, 12:55 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Millennium:
So this is the Freshly F�rnklad Finder that the Swedish rumor site was talking about?<hr /></blockquote>Actually, it's "f�renklad", meaning "simplified".

[ 07-11-2002, 12:58 AM: Message edited by: Sven G ]

JLL · Jul 11, 2002, 03:45 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Sven G:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Millennium:
So this is the Freshly F�rnklad Finder that the Swedish rumor site was talking about?<hr /></blockquote>Actually, it's "f�renklad", meaning "simplified".

<hr /></blockquote>We know - it's just not as funny <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

[ 07-11-2002, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: JLL ]

absmiths · Jul 11, 2002, 12:50 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Sven G:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Millennium:
So this is the Freshly F�rnklad Finder that the Swedish rumor site was talking about?<hr /></blockquote>Actually, it's "f�renklad", meaning "simplified".

<hr /></blockquote>He is actually referring to <a href="http://forums.macnn.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=46;t=006966;p=3#000 103" target="_blank">This Thread</a> in which an internet translator tried to translate the release notes and included the text "Freshly F�rnklad Finder."

I personally am ready to "upgradering" - I can't wait to get my hands on some of those new "Dummies!"

Gul Banana · Jul 11, 2002, 09:52 PM

That still cracks me up, and I still can't wait to exert abstraction in hemkatalog locations on a diskavbild network.

Targon · Jul 12, 2002, 01:18 AM

IMO the the Finder in 10.1.5 is already in SIMPLE FINDER mode......when will we see an advanced Finder mode??

maco · Jul 12, 2002, 05:34 PM

This is all Interesting alteration sedan precedence report farm land along with.

One thing I really want is an easier way to open more than one finder window. I always find myself right clicking on the finder icon in the dock hoping that new window will be there. It seems like it should be.

JLL · Jul 12, 2002, 06:01 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by maco:
One thing I really want is an easier way to open more than one finder window.
<hr /></blockquote>Cmd-N

Mithras · Jul 12, 2002, 06:12 PM

Or just command-click (or, better, wheel-click) on a Toolbar item to open it in a new window. That's my favored method.

mithras
(a recent convert to the wonderous ways of the 5-button mouse...)

maco · Jul 12, 2002, 06:37 PM

Yes, I realize that cmd n opens a new window. I said an easier way of opening a new window. I can close it, minimize it, zoom it, create new folders, move stuff to the trash, and burn discs from the finder window itself but have to go to the file menu to open a new window. If you have multiple finder windows open, right clicking allows you to navigate through them, it should allow you to open a new one as well. Maybe even close the one that has focus.