4.0 Managing Files and Folders
Use the Nautilus File Manager to create and view folders and
documents, run scripts, and create CDs of your data. Open Nautilus by
clicking . or by clicking your Home directory icon on the
desktop. The contents of your home directory are displayed.
The elements of the Nautilus window include the following:
4.1 Archiving Folders
If you have files you have not used in a while but want to keep
on your computer, you can compress the files into a tape archive
(TAR) format.
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In the Nautilus view pane, right-click the folder you want
to archive, then click .
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Accept the default archive file name or enter a new name.
Use the .tar.gz file extension for the
most common form.
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Specify a location for the archive file, then click
.
To extract an archived file, right-click the file and choose
.
4.2 Creating a CD/DVD
If your system has a CD or DVD read/writer drive, you can use
the Nautilus file manager to burn CDs and DVDs.
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Click
or insert a blank disc
and click .
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Copy the files you want to put on the CD or DVD into the
Nautilus window.
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Click .
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Modify information in the Write to Disc dialog or accept
the defaults, then click .
The files are burned on the disc. This could take a few
minutes, depending on the amount of data being burned and the
speed of your burner.
You can also use the Banshee music player to burn audio and MP3
CDs.
4.3 Using Bookmarks
Use the Nautilus Bookmarks feature to mark your favorite
folders.
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Select the folder or item you want to create a bookmark
for.
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Click . The bookmark is added to the list, with the
folder name as the bookmark name. When you bookmark a file, it
is the folder that is actually bookmarked.
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To select an item from your Bookmarks list, click
, then click the desired bookmark
in the list.
You can also organize your Bookmarks list by clicking and making your selections in the dialog box.
To change the order of your bookmarks, click a bookmark and
drag it to the desired location.
