Where do Thumbs.db files come from?

[bb]

I see some files named Thumbs.db and thumbs.db on my Zaurus SL-C860. I know that some MS Windows programs can leave files named like this, but I also see them in directories where I believe a MS Windows client viewing directories on the Zaurus, could hardly leave such files: in directories under the read-only file system.

Which programs on the Zaurus leave files named like this?

[coburn_c]

thumbs.db files are created automatically by windows xp.  They contain thumbnail images of all the images in any given directory. annoying? yes useful? quite

[omega]

If you don\'t want to see them, then in windows explorer (where you are viewing the files) go to the tools menu and select Tools-]Folder Options] View Tab] Select the box do not cache thumbnails.

[bb]

Thank your for your answers so far, but I still wonder how come I find a Thumbs.db file in the read-only file system. I cannot believe that an MS Windows client coming through samba has left that file:

root@zaurus:~# find / -name humbs.db | xargs rm --
rm: unable to remove `/usr/QtPalmtop.rom/pics/sljisho/Thumbs.db\': Read-only file system

[tumnus]

LOL. Maybe the guy in Japan who put that ROM together had a look at the pics using WinXP and didn\'t realise it had created that file

They can be removed from the read-only file system if you want (Be very careful with this!). As root run the following:

mount / -o rw,remount
rm /usr/QtPalmtop.rom/pics/sljisho/Thumbs.db
mount / -o ro,remount

Always remember to do that last mount to protect your ROM again.

[bb]

LOL. Maybe the guy in Japan who put that ROM together had a look at the pics using WinXP and didn\'t realise it had created that file

You may be right.

They can be removed from the read-only file system if you want (Be very careful with this!).

I\'m aware of that. It doesn\'t bother me, though.
Thank you for your answer.