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Char. Limit said:
NOOKStudy any good?
Show My Desktop - See How a Nerd Works!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around participants sharing and comparing their computer desktop setups, exploring themes of organization, aesthetics, and personal preferences. It includes commentary on how desktops reflect individual work habits and styles, with a mix of humor and technical references.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants describe their desktops as chaotic or scattered, likening them to stars, while others emphasize a more organized approach with icons arranged in neat rows.
- One participant mentions using Windows XP's structure for their desktop, expressing frustration with prompts to remove unused icons.
- Another participant shares a specific example of a file that led to a memory of a previous discussion about the Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft.
- Some participants note their organizational techniques, with one mentioning a folder for items that may be useful in the future, reflecting a packrat mentality.
- There are humorous exchanges about the aesthetics of desktops, including comments on wallpaper choices and icon arrangements.
- Several participants discuss their backgrounds in engineering and programming, highlighting similarities and differences in their professional experiences.
- One participant mentions not having a traditional desktop, as they use full-screen applications, and reflects on previous screen-saver choices.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a variety of opinions on desktop organization and aesthetics, with no clear consensus on what constitutes an ideal desktop setup. Some find humor in the chaos, while others prefer order, indicating a range of personal preferences.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference various software and organizational strategies, but there are no detailed explanations of these methods, leaving some assumptions and technical terms unexplained.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals curious about different approaches to desktop organization, those in STEM fields, or anyone looking for humorous takes on personal computing habits.
NOOKStudy any good?
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Char. Limit
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Yeah. It's a good place to get Textbooks from.
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Andre
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ArcanaNoir said:No icons for me! Must have clean desktop. Currently sporting a pic took by Andre of some butterflies.
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StevieTNZ
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Ivan Seeking said:Since people are always giving me a bad time about my desktop, I thought it might be interesting to see how I compare. I'm guessing that mine is typical for a nerd?
I deleted the name of my business under one folder. If you post, but sure to check for any potential privacy issues first. [If I missed anything, please let me know!]
I got an email earlier asking if I could still find anything on mine.Yes, actually, it works very well for me!
Good bloody grief! THE AMOUNT OF ICONS!