Re: How to see hidden files/dirs
:: On Fri, 2 Jun 2000 21:40:33 -0700, "Eric G . Miller" <egm2@jps.net> said:
>> Did you try typing a dot and then <tab>? ;-)
>>
>> J.
> Yes, but that doesn't negate the fact that the interface is lacking.
> That functionality is not obvious. The user shouldn't need to read a
> doc on using a file/open dialog box. One of the purposes of the GUI is
> to provide visual ques/options/etc. for the user so they don't have to
> remember all kinds of small arcana and can focus on performing the task
> at hand.
Hm, yes, I agree. I probably didn't realize that this wouldn't be
natural for one who's not used to bash tab-completion... When I didn't
see my hidden files there, I instinctively hit dot-tab. :-)
Anyway, you're right. There should be some preference setting, or some
little box one could click.
J.
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