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Well, my hard disk is starting to get pretty full lately (upwards of
1100 files or so), and I got tired of waiting for the Desktop file to
be updated all the time, so I installed the Desktop Manager init that
came with the Oscar distribution from Apple (I believe it is version
2.01).  So far it is working fine, but I have a few questions:

1) Is this version of the DM approved for consumption with System
   6.0.3 (as I have so rashly assumed)?

2) I remember hearing some time ago that using the DM caused some
   problems having to do with unmounting volumes.  Do these problems
   exist in the current version?  (I have had no problems unmounting
   floppies.) 

3) Though the speed of copying new files to the disk has dramatically
   improved, I've noticed that some operations are actually slower; in
   particular, opening up folders that contain large numbers of files.
   For example, opening my System Folder (which contains about 100 files)
   takes about 2 to 2-1/2 seconds using the ordinary Desktop, and about 4
   to 4-1/2 seconds using the Desktop Manager (well long enough to get
   the watch cursor).  Anyone have an explanation for this?  (This is on
   a Mac II, 2 MB RAM, internal 40MB Sony disk, System 6.0.3, no other
   inits installed.)

4) Is the DM any smarter about getting rid of stuff it no longer
   needs?  I.e., is it still necessary to rebuild the desktop on a
   regular basis?

5) Is the DM compatible with the various "desktop maintenance"
   utilities, such as Fix Desktop and BundAid?

6) Are there any other known application incompatibilities, especially
   with things like backup programs?  (I use Redux 1.5.)


Thanks in advance,

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