1.) Yes
2.) No, at least not for files that I placed on HD myself. Some data files from apps I need sometimes is another story.
3.) To find system files, yes. For documents and other user files I never use search on my own system.
4.) Too many (8+)
5.) Yes
6.) HBO
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_Netherlands#HBO (which probably compares best to college.... or university.. never sure about that
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7A.) Pathé, Frères, french, business, France, movie
7B.) Citroën, CX, car, French, 1974, 1991
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