Why make the Library invisible?

Question

Why make the Library invisible?

This is the most annoying thing in the Lion update. I can see the point for most users, but for pro users, its just ridiculous.

As a composer, I regularly need to access the application support folder for my plugin settings, keycommands, channel strips etc. This is because I often finish projects at other studios than my project studio, and I need to take all my instruments and settings with me. Its a major hassle in anycase, so I often just take the whole of my library folder on a drive so that I can get at the things I need when I need to.

Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jul 27, 2011 2:44 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Jul 27, 2011 2:49 AM in response to jackfromlondon

Open the Terminal and type:

chflags nohidden /Users/[username]/Library/

enter your own user name in the bracket area.

Reply

Answer 2

tonefox

Level 6

9,362 points

Jul 27, 2011 2:49 AM in response to jackfromlondon

In Finder: Go Menu. Hold down option

Reply

Answer 3

ds store

Level 7

30,725 points

Jul 27, 2011 2:55 AM in response to jackfromlondon

Nevermind. 🙂

Reply

Answer 4

Jul 27, 2011 2:58 AM in response to jackfromlondon

I can see the point for most users, but for pro users, its just ridiculous.

It would be ridiculous if there weren't many, simple, ways of still accessing the folder. However, you can just hold down the Option key while accessing the Go menu in the Finder. Library will appear there.

Another 17 methods are listed here: http://www.macworld.com/article/161156/2011/07/view_library_folder_in_lion.html

Reply

Answer 5

Jul 27, 2011 3:14 AM in response to leroydouglas

However, the question was Why make the Library invisible. NOT How to make the Library visible! So, why did they do it?

Reply

Answer 6

Ashka

Level 4

3,885 points

Jul 27, 2011 3:26 AM in response to Community User

I expect it's because there are so many New Mac users who just can't keep their sticky fingers out of files and folders they dont understand ~ keeping them out of 'their' user library at least gives them time to learn a bit before they get there. There is really no need for many users to even open finder in Lion.

Reply

Answer 7

Bomiboll

Level 1

56 points

Jan 30, 2013 10:02 PM in response to Ashka

No need to open Finder ?
Then let me ask you: how do you rearrange your files ? how do you search for files and folders ?

Reply