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Linux is Getting a New Default Folder in Your Home Directory (itsfoss.com)
submitted 4 weeks ago by cm0002@lemy.lol to c/linux@programming.dev
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If you are using a rolling release distro like Arch, you might have noticed that your home directory now has a new member, a new folder called "Projects".

For as long as I remember, Linux has always had a set of default folders under the home directory. Usually they are Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos and Downloads. Templates, Desktop and Public folders are also there.

Now we have a new addition in the form of "Projects".

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[-] curbstickle@anarchist.nexus 6 points 4 weeks ago

Nope. Only makes for new installs, and only uses it as a save spot default if the application asks for it. Should be no change at all.

[-] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

New installs, or new users? I'd assume the latter?

[-] curbstickle@anarchist.nexus 5 points 4 weeks ago

When I read it originally (a bit back, maybe a week or two ago) it was new installs that was noted, though new users would make sense.

I guess I'll find out soon enough on a test box.

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