Change Default Finder Column Width

Is it possible to change the default widths of the columns in Finder windows? I know that I can temporarily change it, and as long as I don't restart, all subsequent windows will open at this width. But is there a way to make the change the new system default?

This may be it...
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20030329162110811
I didn't have theNlisv, and can't reboot to test right now.
If you do not have a Nlsv item, quit Property List Editor, go to the Finder and open a directory window, change View to "as List," select "Select View Options," click on "All windows," change one of the items shown, and close the View Options window. This will write to the Finder's com.apple.finder.plist file within a few seconds.

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