Patent ID: 7822793
Filing Date: 2010-10-26
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions that, when executed, performs a method of separating data stored in a namespace, the method comprising: creating a users folder configured to store profiles for a plurality of users; creating a public folder for storing information to be shared with other users, the public folder being a subfolder one namespace-hierarchy level beneath the users folder; creating at least one user folder for separating application data from user data in the namespace, the at least one user folder being a subfolder one namespace-hierarchy level beneath the users folder, the at least one user folder further comprising the following subfolders one namespace-hierarchy level beneath the at least one user folder: i) a desktop folder, a desktop including shortcuts; ii) a documents folder for storing documents created by a user; iii) a downloads folder for storing content downloaded by the user; iv) a favorites folder for storing website addresses saved by the user; v) a music folder for storing music files saved by the user; vi) a video folder for storing video files saved by the user; vii) a pictures folder for storing pictures saved by the user; and vii) an application data folder for storing user application data and binaries, wherein the application data folder comprises a local folder and a roaming- folder, wherein the local folder stores machine-dependent application data and settings, and the roaming folder stores machine-independent application data and settings; and separating the application data from user data in the namespace in the at least one user folder,