[SOLVED] app that auto populates home folder

I once used an app from the repos (might have been aur) that auto populated your home directory with the standard sub directories (music, pictures, downloads, documents, etc..) and used the correct specialized icon for each of them. I know I could just make the folders myself but this app made the hole process automated. Does any know what the name of this app is? I cant find it anywhere! Help would be much appreciated!
thanks in advanced!
-Dan
Last edited by Dans564 (2011-07-27 19:47:12)

speedy help as always. Thanks man

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[SOLVED] app that auto populates home folder

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