Method and system for computer folder management

Details Method and system for computer folder management Method and system for computer folder management

2007-02-21

2011-11-15

Bashore, William L (Department: 2175)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S764000, C715S835000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08060833

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are a method and system for managing groups of folders on a computer. The method comprises the step of presenting a graphical user interface (GUI) view to a user, said view identifying a multitude of folders, wherein some of said folders are empty, and in said view, the empty folders are designated in a defined manner. The user chooses a group of said folders by interacting with the GUI, and the user selects one of a group of given actions. In response to the user selecting that one action, the computer applies the selected action to all of said group of folders as a single operation.

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