Re: Why do people ignore the Start Menu?

DandyDon wrote:

1. It takes less time-load desktop-click icon vs load desktop-click Start
Menu-scroll down start menu-click icon.

Not if you have a bunch of apps already running and have to
minimize-all to get to your Desktop. That's what I really don't
understand. All you have to do is put common icons on the first level
of the Start Menu and they're open in a flash. In small icons mode you
can fit two dozen or more in the first pane.

Of course I see part of your point. But unless all your icons have
dirt-simple names, I don't see how having them scattered on the Desktop
makes them easier to find than being organized in menu folders.

2. Some people download stuff to their desktop so they can find it
easily.(Ever forget a filename for something you downloaded, or the name of
the folder you stored it in?).

I download stuff to the Desktop all the time as a staging area. Nothing
illogical about that, but it gets filed away afterward.

3.Some people don't know how to create a folder, and download items there.

That sort of thing is what I'm getting at. I don't think some people
even know you can drag stuff too (and around in) the Start Menu.

4. Some apps put icons on the desktop automatically.

Well, you can always move them. I usually delete installed shortcut
folders from the Start Menu, too. You end up with an installation
memorabilia mess otherwise.

5.Some people-me-hate XP's ability to hide unused icons.

But that can be turned off, eh?

Brad

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