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I use Windows more than Linux largely because of FreeCommander. FreeCommander is so good that I prefer to manage files within Windows instead of Linux.

I would like to use Linux more, however. What comes closest to FreeCommander, but for Linux?

Some of the features I love about FreeCommander:

1. Very fast to open.
2. Multiple panes that can be placed horizontally one on top of the other (unfortunately limited to 2 panes... would love 3-4 panes even more).
3. Integrated archive (ZIP, 7Z, etc.) file support that treats archive files just like folders.
4. Flat/plain mode to show a folder's contents along with all the contents of it's subfolders (recursively).
5. Integrated checksum verification (SHA256, MD5, etc.).
6. Amazing batch renaming functionality.
7. Incredibly powerful file search.
8. Duplicate file finder.
9. Full customization of colors.
10. Full customization of toolbars.
11. Full customization of keyboard shortcuts.
12. Extensive other settings to customize and personalize.
13. Right-click to drag and drop with a pop-up menu asking to copy or move.
14. Secure file wiping.
15. Easy to change file properties and all timestamps.
16. Frequent bug fixes.
17. Reliable.
18. Great community!

Double Commander, it also works in Windows.
In some aspects it is better, in others it is worse. Definitely FreeCommander looks much better.

cm630 wrote: 25.08.2020, 10:11 Double Commander, it also works in Windows.
In some aspects it is better, in others it is worse. Definitely FreeCommander looks much better.

Hmmmm, never heard about Double Commander. I have Linux on one of my computers in my Munich property here, I will try to install it there and give it a try.

Midnight Commander

https://midnight-commander.org/

Don't know how close it comes to FreeCommander. Try it out.
Reminds me of the good old days using Norton Commander.

In my opinion, there is no reason to try Midnight Commander, unless you are using DOS or a Linux without a GUI.

cm630 wrote: 25.08.2020, 10:11 Double Commander, it also works in Windows.
In some aspects it is better, in others it is worse. Definitely FreeCommander looks much better.

Thank you for the tip regarding Double Commander.

It's funny, it's now been in beta for 11 years, after being in alpha for 2 years!

That doesn't evoke a whole lot of confidence, but I guess most serious bugs should have been ironed out by now... I hope!

Maybe in another decade there will be the first non-beta release!

Odamn-Ete wrote: 31.08.2020, 23:36 Midnight Commander

https://midnight-commander.org/

Don't know how close it comes to FreeCommander. Try it out.
Reminds me of the good old days using Norton Commander.

Thanks for the tip.

Are there screenshots of it anywhere? I looked at their website and documentation, and I didn't see any screenshots of it!

Free4all wrote: 21.09.2020, 00:48 ...
Are there screenshots of it anywhere? I looked at their website and documentation, and I didn't see any screenshots of it!

Odamn-Ete wrote: 21.09.2020, 05:47

Free4all wrote: 21.09.2020, 00:48 ...
Are there screenshots of it anywhere? I looked at their website and documentation, and I didn't see any screenshots of it!

... midnight commander screenshot ...

Thank you for posting the screenshot of Midnight Commander. 1985 called and wants their UI back!

You're welcome