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1) What good software out there already exists that allows one (preferably visually) see what folders and files are taking the most space on one's computer (Windows Vista compatible)

2) Say I wanted to write a this program myself, what opensource tools out there can I use to get started?

Thanks!

algorithmicCoder
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1) You can try WinDirStat: http://windirstat.info/

2) I don't think you need open source tools, you could write it in Java or .NET just by using what is already provided with the languages.

Sitnik
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  • Thanks!...what key libraries in Java would be helpful? – algorithmicCoder May 05 '11 at 04:05
  • You could use the default `java.io.*` namespace. Or if you want a library, the IO part of the Apache Commons lib can help you, check the `FileUtils` class (it has a `sizeOfDirectory` method) at http://commons.apache.org/io/api-release/index.html – Sitnik May 05 '11 at 04:12
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Yes there are plenty of them. For example check out these..

Petr Abdulin
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I use Sequoia View http://www.snapfiles.com/get/sequoia.html. As to the second part of your question I don't know sorry.

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