I've been supplementing "old-timers"' uses of "Explorer" with the
explanation "(My) Computer" for months, because very often when
"Explorer" with no explanation is given, the OP comes back wondering
how to find "Explorer." Most of the regulars are now using "(My)
Computer" in their first line of response instead of the older,
obscurer, and ambiguous term "Explorer."
Necessitating another round of postings to get an explanation for
something that needn't have been confusing in the first place doesn't
help the OP.
You can observe from Greg's responses that he has no sense whatsoever
of the abilities of the typical first-time querier here. He is unable
to comprehend that many users have never even had the opportunity, let
alone taken the opprtunity, to study training materials that lay out
Word's often opaque and often changing terminology and procedures.
And the reason he hates me so, is that he once posted a very rude
reply to a naive poster, and I commented on its rudeness.
On Oct 3, 3:00*am, "Dian D. Chapman, MVP" wrote:
Well, Peter, explaining that someone else MEANT to say something
different is quite rude. Enhancing a post by enhancing it is one
thing. Stepping on it by correcting minor issues that aren't incorrect
as if you know better is quite another.
I did MEAN to say Windows Explorer. If the person needs further help,
they are free to ask and I'll be happy to provided all the needed
details/alternatives I can.
When I need an interpreter, I'll be sure to call.
Dian D. Chapman
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On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:29:47 -0700 (PDT), "Peter T. Daniels"
wrote:
Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being
explicitly told that. (You'll find Greg constantly complaining because
I give simple answers to beginners -- whereas he likes to overwhelm
them with every possible detail.)
On Oct 2, 7:07*pm, "Dian D. Chapman, MVP" wrote:
Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start Accessories Windows Explorer is
still there. g
Dian ~-