Command-N for New Folder
In the days before OS X, hitting command-N created a new folder within the Finder, but since OS X arrived, this keyboard shortcut changed function, opening a new Finder window instead. With the help of this hint on macosxhints, you can use the Terminal to restore this behaviour in Mac OS X.
{via splorp.blog}
Posted 4 years, 10 months ago on 3rd December 2003.
The esteemed Mr Gruber has provided a interesting viewpoint on changing old Mac habits, as well as presenting an alternative method of executing this ‘hack’ (using AppleScript).
Daring Fireball : Old Habits
http://daringfireball.net/2003/12/old_habits
Phil · 4 years, 10 months ago