I would like the pre-installed Linux file managers such as Caja, Nemo, Thunar, Natolious to show not just the human readable size (e.g. 14,8 GB), but also the exact number of bytes (e.g. 29719462841 B). This simplifies knowing whether files have been copied completely, because in the past, I have not checked the exact numbers of bytes, just to find out, that MTP (which Windows handles terribly bad) ditched a few files randomly and unexplainably.
Linux is originally for power users, and showing the file size in bytes would not sacrifice any user friendliness for minimalists (who should consider getting iOS X), but can make it easier to see, whether files have been transferred properly.
Hashsums would also compare data integrity, however they do only work for individual files, not for a folder with thousands of files, because the sorting is unspecified.
Of course, I can use the command line, but it is less convenient and costs time.
“Linux is not Windows” does not change the fact that seeing the exact number of bytes next to the human readable format would be useful.
Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
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- catweazel
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Re: Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
TL7 wrote: ⤴Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:15 am I would like the pre-installed Linux file managers such as Caja, Nemo, Thunar, Natolious to show not just the human readable size (e.g. 14,8 GB), but also the exact number of bytes (e.g. 29719462841 B). This simplifies knowing whether files have been copied completely, because in the past, I have not checked the exact numbers of bytes, just to find out, that MTP (which Windows handles terribly bad) ditched a few files randomly and unexplainably.
Linux is originally for power users, and showing the file size in bytes would not sacrifice any user friendliness for minimalists (who should consider getting iOS X), but can make it easier to see, whether files have been transferred properly.
Hashsums would also compare data integrity, however they do only work for individual files, not for a folder with thousands of files, because the sorting is unspecified.
Of course, I can use the command line, but it is less convenient and costs time.
“Linux is not Windows” does not change the fact that seeing the exact number of bytes next to the human readable format would be useful.
man ls
<- in a terminal."There is, ultimately, only one truth -- cogito, ergo sum -- everything else is an assumption." - Me, my swansong.
Re: Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
I already knew that.catweazel wrote: ⤴Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:33 amTL7 wrote: ⤴Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:15 am I would like the pre-installed Linux file managers such as Caja, Nemo, Thunar, Natolious to show not just the human readable size (e.g. 14,8 GB), but also the exact number of bytes (e.g. 29719462841 B). This simplifies knowing whether files have been copied completely, because in the past, I have not checked the exact numbers of bytes, just to find out, that MTP (which Windows handles terribly bad) ditched a few files randomly and unexplainably.
Linux is originally for power users, and showing the file size in bytes would not sacrifice any user friendliness for minimalists (who should consider getting iOS X), but can make it easier to see, whether files have been transferred properly.
Hashsums would also compare data integrity, however they do only work for individual files, not for a folder with thousands of files, because the sorting is unspecified.
Of course, I can use the command line, but it is less convenient and costs time.
“Linux is not Windows” does not change the fact that seeing the exact number of bytes next to the human readable format would be useful.man ls
<- in a terminal.
But I still think that the exact file size should be implemented in the properties window.
Of course, the terminal is a professional way, but the properties window is just two clicks away. This saves time. And time is abundant nowhere. The latter way is also by far more convenient, even for experienced users.
Re: Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
I agree. It's shown for single files, there's no reason at all to have a different UI when selecting multiple files.
That said, this is the Linux Mint support forum. Suggestions about improving specific software packages with the distribution should be directed to the respective developers. This is not the place.
Re: Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
In the future, could you please post suggestions in the "Suggestions & New Ideas" section of the forum?TL7 wrote: ⤴Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:15 am I would like the pre-installed Linux file managers such as Caja, Nemo, Thunar, Natolious to show not just the human readable size (e.g. 14,8 GB), but also the exact number of bytes (e.g. 29719462841 B). This simplifies knowing whether files have been copied completely, because in the past, I have not checked the exact numbers of bytes, just to find out, that MTP (which Windows handles terribly bad) ditched a few files randomly and unexplainably.
Linux is originally for power users, and showing the file size in bytes would not sacrifice any user friendliness for minimalists (who should consider getting iOS X), but can make it easier to see, whether files have been transferred properly.
Hashsums would also compare data integrity, however they do only work for individual files, not for a folder with thousands of files, because the sorting is unspecified.
Of course, I can use the command line, but it is less convenient and costs time.
“Linux is not Windows” does not change the fact that seeing the exact number of bytes next to the human readable format would be useful.
Re: Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
Mod note:
Now moved.
Now moved.
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Re: Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
I am not sure if support for a feature matters here, but if so, then +1
Used to be so easy to see the length in bytes, very useful for podcast XML file-length requirements.
Used to be so easy to see the length in bytes, very useful for podcast XML file-length requirements.
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Re: Feature suggestion for pre-installed file managers: Also show file size in bytes.
+1Old posts age - and a look at the preferences never hurts ...
Time to lock the thread?
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