The file manager includes preferences that enable you to turn off the side pane and the toolbar. To improve file manager performance, turn off the side pane and the toolbar.
To turn off the side pane, execute the following command:
# gconftool-2 --type bool --set /apps/nautilus/preferences/start_with_sidebar false
To turn off the toolbar, execute the following command:
# gconftool-2 --type bool --set /apps/nautilus/preferences/start_with_toolbar false
You can also turn off the location bar. Users can use the Ctrl + L keyboard shortcut to display a location bar when required.
To turn off the location bar, execute the following command:
# gconftool-2 --type bool --set /apps/nautilus/preferences/start_with_location_bar false