New Computer

08/01/2011:

Recently, I had a major computer failure as a result of a virus.  Among many other things, it corrupted my MBR. The computer was 3 years out of warranty, and I took the opportunity to upgrade.  Thankfully, I was able to retrieve all of my data files using Ubuntu.


In the process of setting up again, I am installing Google Desktop Search (GDS). I had forgotten to save a list of the file extensions I do not want searched. It really is extensive. Apparently, if GDS does not recognize a file extension, it includes it in the search on the chance it's actually needed.

Here is my excluded file list so far.  These are all file extensions and the period character is important to include.

.aliases, .ape, .arx, .avs, .bak, .bak, .bd, .bin, .cap, .ccp, .cf, .chr, .cnt, .cpm, .cui, .cus, .dbf, .dcf, .dcl, .dfs, .diz, .dll, .dmp, .dwt, .dxr, .dxt, .easm, .erpt, .ex_, .exe, .fmp, .fx, .gsf, .hdi, .hdr, .ini, .inm, .inx, .isu, .js, .key, .lay, .lib, .lin, .llb, .lli, .lsp, .lvproj, .m, .mac, .maki, .manifest, .milk, .min, .mli, .mln, .mnd, .mnl, .mns, .mnu, .ocx, .pat, .pc2, .pcap, .pcp, .pgp, .pif, .pm, .ps, .psf, .raw, .rpf, .shp, .shs, .shx, .slb, .sld, .sps, .svf, .tbk, .tga, .ttl, .unt, .vmb, .w5s, .wac, .wbm, .wlz, .x16, .x32, .xmx

Nice, eh?

Update 03/25/2025:

Of course, my new computer is quite old, 13 years, 7 months, and 24 days.  See my next post on that.  

Google Desktop Search (GDS) was officially retired on September 14, 2011. The decision to discontinue the product was attributed to significant changes in how users stored and accessed their data. Over the years, there has been a shift from local storage to cloud-based solutions, as well as the integration of search and gadget functionalities into modern operating systems. These advancements rendered GDS redundant, as users could now access their personal information instantly without the need for additional software.  Google cited the need to refocus its resources on other products and developments. The discontinuation of GDS was part of a broader "fall spring-clean" that saw several other Google services retired.

Like many others, my primary concentration has been on cloud-based file management, specifically Google Drive. Indeed, I have both personal and professional accounts. The only significant obstacle is that I have to control the overall file size because I am on the free plan. For this, I use an external 2 TB HDD, and it has worked well for me. I might have to switch to a big SSD as my file storage requirements increase and my HDD ages.

   

Somehow, I neglected to update this blog until now.  (Oops!)