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From: benjamin_kuo@pedro.UUCP (Benjamin Kuo)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: What is the Desktop file?
Message-ID: <166@pedro.UUCP>
Date: 15 May 88 04:36:04 GMT
References: <440008@hpdstma.HP.COM>
Organization: Bitsko's Bar & Grill, Public Access, Salt Lake City
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  It is not so wise to delete the desktop file, which contains ALL your 
comments in the finder, most of the icons, and the folder placement of 
all your files.  And besides that fact, as soon as you delete it the 
file will be reconstructed... 
  
  I advise you to _not_ delete hidden files unless you are positively 
sure of their function.  Deleting any file can be hazardous to your well 
being (and that of your system!).  If you need to delete a hidden file 
for any reason, just use ResEdit, any disk editor, or even a DA like 
DeskZap or DiskTop. 
  
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    Benjamin Kuo        DISCLAIMER:  I don't work for anyone, so my 
                                     opinions don't matter to them! 
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