What is the Local Folder under the Network Icon?
When you have the finder window open there is a Network icon. Click this icon I see:
Local
MSHOME
Servers (shortcut)
Workgroup
The Local folder has an Icon in it with a name of "CPE 76-184-246-5" with a Connect button underneath. If I click on it I get an error "Original item couldn't be found"
What is this for?
Thanks
Kelvin
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Local_Folders
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