Lesson 14 Flashcards
Why does the Finder hide certain folders at the root of the system volume?
The Finder hides traditional UNIX resources from average users because they don’t need to have access to those items. If users need access to these UNIX items, they can access them from Terminal.
What two methods are used to hide items from the Finder?
The Finder doesn’t show items with periods at the beginning of their filenames or items with the hidden file flag enabled. Both methods for hiding items can only be managed from the command line interface.
What does OS X use bundles or packages for?
Bundles and packages are used to combine complex items into individual folders. Packages have the additional advantage of appearing as a single item in the Finder. This allows software developers to combine resources into a single item and prevents users from seeing and potentially damaging those resources through deletion or moving of files.
How does an alias differ from a symbolic link?
Both aliases and symbolic links act as a shortcut to an original item. However, an alias contains additional information that allows the system to keep track of the original item if it’s renamed or moved within the same volume. Whereas any change to an original item breaks a symbolic link.
