Some questions about immediately after an install

English Install/Boot/Login
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I am planning on how to bring over/connect to my critical apps and could use some help to see how to do it.

I used Google Chrome and have tons of bookmarks. Is it possible to export/import them into Firefox ?

In Windows 7, I have a desktop with lots of folders.
I have already seen that I can access it in openSUSE, but would prefer to have it resided in its natural location acccording to Linux rules.

Mostly, I am trying to use Linuxs’ native locations if possible.

So, is there somewhere similar in Linux where I can move c:\user\george\desktop*.*
I like the idea of keeping things organized like that.

I see that openSUSE has a desktop within HOME along with downloads, documents, etc.

Is HOME somewhat equivalent to DESKTOP in Windows ?

Is HOME unique to each user ?

It is beginning to make sense to me to move the contents of Documents, Downloads, and other similar into their native linux folder.

Did I remember to say thanks ?
Thanks

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I figured out how to do the bookmarks so please ignore it.
I couldn’t figure out how to edit my thread. :’(

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On Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:36:03 +0000, hextejas wrote:

> I am planning on how to bring over/connect to my critical apps and could
> use some help to see how to do it.
>
> I used Google Chrome and have tons of bookmarks. Is it possible to
> export/import them into Firefox ?

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/import-bookmarks-google-chrome

> In Windows 7, I have a desktop with lots of folders.
> I have already seen that I can access it in openSUSE, but would prefer
> to have it resided in its natural location acccording to Linux rules.

Depends on if you want to use the folders in Windows as well. If you do,
the best option is to use a symbolic link. If you’re moving to Linux,
then move the Desktop directory to the Desktop directory in Linux.

> Mostly, I am trying to use Linuxs’ native locations if possible.
>
> So, is there somewhere similar in Linux where I can move
> c:\user\george\desktop*.*
> I like the idea of keeping things organized like that.
>
> I see that openSUSE has a desktop within HOME along with downloads,
> documents, etc.
>
> Is HOME somewhat equivalent to DESKTOP in Windows ?

No, /home is like c:\users\ in Windows.

> Is HOME unique to each user ?

Each user has a unique home directory, if that’s what you mean. /home is
the same for all users, but /home/user1, /home/user2, etc are the paths
for individual users.

> It is beginning to make sense to me to move the contents of Documents,
> Downloads, and other similar into their native linux folder.

Yes, that does make sense if you’re doing a migration. Though for
Downloads, you might only move non-Windows files - .exe files aren’t
going to be a lot of use (unless you use WINE) on Linux.

> Did I remember to say thanks ?
> Thanks

You’re welcome. :slight_smile:

Jim

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Hi hextejas,

As Jim has pointed out, you should not only see “/home” but also “/home/george” if you have chose george as your user name.
If there is no such folder, you have not created any user. Knowing the temptation for Windows users, just one advice: Ever only log in as a “normal” user with restricted permissions, do not use “root” (same as “Administrator”) or any user with root permissions (Administrator rights).
In your home directory you will find the desktop folder i.e. “/home/george/desktop” which is what you are looking for.

Have a lot of fun.

kasi