Looking to raid my hard disks but need all the important stuff out first, have not been very tidy with my file management, is there a program that will scan my computer and pull out all the video, music and pictures?
Also placing it into some sort of file structure?
I don't mind using multiple programs.
Sam
The media player "Banshee" will find and put all your MUSIC and VIDEO files in folders. Just be sure to set the "Copy files to media folders when importing" checkbox under "Preferences" before importing. The application "Shotwell" will take care of your pictures and copy them into folders as well. Just look for a similar option before importing... I think i says "Copy to folder when importing" or something with that meaning at least.
!!! Be aware that that when Banshee and Shotwell are done importing your media this way, you will end up with TWO copies of every file. One in your old location and one in the new where these programs put it. This means that you have to be sure you have enough room on your disk.
PS: YOU CAN CHOOSE AN EXTERNAL DISK AS YOUR IMPORT DESTINATION, THAT WAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND ALL YOUR FILES AND BACKUP AT THE SAME TIME !!!
