How do i change my default download folder?

i cannot change my download folder in FF 3.6.2.

Bad idea.
I disagree. I like having the desktop set as my download folder, because it serves as an always-present reminder that I need to do something with the downloaded items. In the past, I have fought endless clutter in various other download folders, due to the fact that I was able to forget about them most of the time. When I needed something, it was a hassle to find it in the clutter, but at that moment I didn't typically have time to clean it up.
However, it is important to be aware of the problems related to having too many things on the desktop.

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