Computer Tip That Might Interest Some of You

[db5]

In my Documents list in Windows 7 as well as on my desktop I have folders. To easily access them visually I use icons (.ico files), e.g., anything Shopsmith has their logo, eBay has theirs, etc. I have a folder containing a list of ico (icon) files as well.

There is a simple procedure for converting jpg files to ico files and then for changing a folder to that icon on your desktop or in document folders elsewhere. If there is an interest in this procedure I can post it here as a pdf file.

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Proceed!

[wa2crk]

Indeed, proceed.
BIll V

[garys]

Linux Mint does the same thing except it wants the files in .png format instead of .ico

[jsburger]

Linux Mint does the same thing except it wants the files in .png format instead of .ico

That is because the .ico format is a proprietary MS format isn't it?

[garys]

That is because the .ico format is a proprietary MS format isn't it?

.ico appears to be the format Microsoft uses, but I see it used everywhere on the web to display favicons on sites, so it isn't restricted just to Windows use.

.png appears to be more of an open format, so that is likely why Linux distributions chose to use it.

[db5]

Indeed, proceed.
BIll V

Okay, I'll put something together and post HERE, not as a separate post. So, if your are interested look HERE.
Since Linux has a separate requirement I can't help but perhaps a Linux user can.

[db5]

let me know if you have problems with this and I'll make an attempt to adjunct accordingly. Accordingly means if I have the time or inclination.

[rjent]

let me know if you have problems with this and I'll make an attempt to adjunct accordingly. Accordingly means if I have the time or inclination.

Worked perfectly!