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Do you archive/store your downloads (mainly install files)?
Perry Mowbray:
I rely on my Download Manager, which saves the files to a "use" category folder within one large Downloads/Software folder.
That works for me, if and when space got to be an issue, I think I'd archive onto an external drive or CD. Actually, CD would probably be my choice.
Mark0:
I practically don't archive. When I reneed something, I find that I can download it fast enough to be a non-problem.
Bye!
Armando:
Like everything else on my computer, I backup all my downloaded applications, drivers, etc. on 3 different external hard drives (one in my bag, one on my desk, on at my parents' home...). :-[
All software are put in an "Sofware" folder.
Inside this folder, each application has its own folder (use FileNanny for this - a little shell extension that can be found here), and a note describing what it's all about (use Filenote for this - another little shell extension http://www.moonsoftware.com/freeware.asp)... I don't classify apps in different folder categories, but I tag them (more efficient, I find).
I usually get rid of older versions, unless I have good reasons not to do so...
I try to keep a registry of all uninstalled applications where I write the reasons why I've uninstalled them. I also TRY to keep a record of installed applications, and why I've chosen them instead of others... :)
Yes, downloading again IS faster than it used to be, nowadays, but having everything at hand is much better and much much quicker. It feels safer also…
lanux128:
Armando, FileNanny sounds interesting, how about a link? :)
Armando:
Tadaaam : IDEA: Create a containing folder by right clicking on a file ;)
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