How can I change the default location of content directories (eg Pictures, Templates, Music) in my home folder?

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Published on 2010-12-19T04:57:07Z Indexed on 2011/11/28 2:03 UTC
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I have multiple users on my home desktop. I am content with most of the default user directories, however I would like to make one change.

I would like to setup a common directory for Music (ie /home/common/Music/) that is writable to all users and Nautilus/Dolphin/whatever recognizes as the user's Music directory.

I know that it would involve changing the xdg user directory setup, but everything I see points that it is relative to the user's $HOME. Is there a way I can specify an absolute path?

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