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<blockquote data-quote="mac57" data-source="post: 623685" data-attributes="member: 17052"><p>I would start by stating that you are switching from one platform to another - don't expect Mac's basic file manager to be the same as Window's basic file manager. It simply isn't. You are used to the Windows way because you have done it for 8 years. You should give the Mac way a chance for a while. You may find that you like it. </p><p></p><p>That having been said, Finder is a bit lightweight for a file manager IMHO. After much hunting around, I have settled on PathFinder, rather like Finder on steroids. It still presents a very Mac look 'n feel, so it won't address your basic visual presentation issue, but if you dig into it, you will find it is hugely capable. I use it for all heavy duty filing work. </p><p></p><p>You can get PathFinder <a href="http://www.cocoatech.com" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p></p><p>If you insist on the Windows sort of visual presentation, you may wish to check out <a href="http://www.ragesw.com/products/explorer.html" target="_blank">Macintosh Explorer</a>, which does present a fairly Windows Explorer type interface, although with Mac improvements. I started with this package when I first got my Mac, but then quickly migrated to PathFinder. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy your new Mac, and try to approach it with an open mind. Try the "Mac way" for everything for a while. Make this a conscious decision. After a reasonable period, say one month, then sit back and evaluate. You may find (I know I did) that the Mac way is better than the Windows way once you get over your "culture shock".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mac57, post: 623685, member: 17052"] I would start by stating that you are switching from one platform to another - don't expect Mac's basic file manager to be the same as Window's basic file manager. It simply isn't. You are used to the Windows way because you have done it for 8 years. You should give the Mac way a chance for a while. You may find that you like it. That having been said, Finder is a bit lightweight for a file manager IMHO. After much hunting around, I have settled on PathFinder, rather like Finder on steroids. It still presents a very Mac look 'n feel, so it won't address your basic visual presentation issue, but if you dig into it, you will find it is hugely capable. I use it for all heavy duty filing work. You can get PathFinder [url=http://www.cocoatech.com]here[/url]. If you insist on the Windows sort of visual presentation, you may wish to check out [url=http://www.ragesw.com/products/explorer.html]Macintosh Explorer[/url], which does present a fairly Windows Explorer type interface, although with Mac improvements. I started with this package when I first got my Mac, but then quickly migrated to PathFinder. Enjoy your new Mac, and try to approach it with an open mind. Try the "Mac way" for everything for a while. Make this a conscious decision. After a reasonable period, say one month, then sit back and evaluate. You may find (I know I did) that the Mac way is better than the Windows way once you get over your "culture shock". [/QUOTE]
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