OS X Finder Search Question

[Pete]

Thanks you Gerry, that worked.  I guess my problem is that I don't regard
the LIbrary folder as a system folder - it's where I install some of my
application's files per Apple's guidelines.  Plus it seems that I can't list
all files with a particular filename in one search, on ein system files and
another as a normal search.

I guess in the general scheme of things, it's not really a big deal, more of
a frustration and a rebellion against those folks who think Apple can do no
wrong.

Pete
Molly's Revenge <http://www.mollysrevenge.com>




On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM, Gerry Orkin <gerry.orkin at gmail.com> wrote:

> It's easy to search for System and System-related files and folders (like
> the Library folder and it's sub-folders) in OS X Lion and Snow Leopard (and
> perhaps earlier):
>        In the Finder press Command-F to open a search window.
>        From the "Kind" pop-up menu, choose "Other…".
>        Find "System files" in the list of other file attributes.
>        Select the "In Menu" checkbox for the "System files" attribute.
>        Click OK.
>        From the "aren't included" pop-up menu, choose "are included".
>        Choose "This Mac" or "All My Files" (doesn't seem to make a
> difference which)
>        Enter what you want to look for in the Spotlight window search
> field.
> But I agree. Apple certainly are total unredeemable assholes for making
> this so hard and we should all throw out our Macs and iPhones in protest.
>
> Gerry
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