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Default file manager in KDE.[[Image:10star.png]] * Written in C++ (Qt)Default file manager in KDE, replaced Konqueor. Looks very Micro$oft-ish. Dolphin is highly configurable.[[Image:20star.png]] Review: slow to launch, sometimes crashes.Review: slow to launch, sometimes crashes. Shift key should be to move files and Cntrl key to copy, however, not with this.[[Image:25star.png]] * GTK-toolkit and GnomeVFS* mostly written in C++ review: Initially liked interface, crashed during testing. Can't find way to edit path bar via keyboard (ctrl-L doesn't work). Uses ‘breadcrumbs’ path bar with no apparent way to use ocation entrymuCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support.muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support. review: No apt support, no simple install.review: No apt support, no simple install. Java tends to be slow and inefficient.tip: By default, Nautilus use/show the path bar, using Ubuntu Tweak you can set it by default to use the address bar. Cntrl-L is the typical way to make the path editable by keyboard.[[Image:20star.png]] == PCManFM ==== [[PCManFM]] ==[[Image:30star.png]] Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop includes Nemo File Manager by default. Nemo is fine. Pcmanfm is another good file manager. pcmanfm file managerLinux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop includes Nemo File Manager by default. Nemo is lacking. [[Pcmanfm]] is (''or once was'') a better file manager.apt install pcmanfm sudo apt install pcmanfmpcmanfm does some useful things nemo does not do. For example, to backup a file in the directory with pcmanfm simply click the filename, choose "copy" and then choose "paste" from the menubar. pcmanfm will prompt you because the copy has the same filename as the original, and give you the option to rename, in which I simply change the extension to .bak or something like that. This simple task that you can do in Microsoft Windows and in Linux using pcmanfm cannot be done with nemo! pcmanfm does some useful things nemo does not do. For example, to backup a file in the directory with pcmanfm simply click the filename, choose "copy" and then choose "paste" from the menubar. pcmanfm will prompt you because the copy has the same filename as the original, and give you the option to rename, in which I simply change the extension to .bak or something like that. This simple task that you can do in Microsoft Windows and in Linux using pcmanfm cannot be done with nemo! As of 2024 PCManFM rating lowered due to numerous issues. Issues and resolutions discussed on the [[PCManFM]] page. == SpaceFM ==[[Image:20star.png]] *GTK+ toolkit*Written in CSpaceFM was originally developed from a fork of PCMan File Manager and later PCManFM-Mod. A multi panel tabbed file manager built using the GTK+ toolkit. review: Rock solid, fast, and stable. It lacks too many features that prevents it from being a total replacement. Although you can add tools manually the process is tedious, which is not practical for someone without significant free time. It uses a stupid 3d blue box icon that one can not glance at and quickly identify it is a file operation, an icon should be a symbolic representation of the purpose.Tux Commander offers simple file manipulation functions, bookmarks, network support, plugins support, configuration of external applications.* written for GTK2 in Object Pascal (FreePascal)Tux Commander is a windowed file manager with 2 panels side by side similar to popular Total Commander or Midnight Commander file managers. It offers simple file manipulation functions, bookmarks, network support, plugins support, configuration of external applications. It is written for GNOME and XFCE desktop environments while preserving complete independence. [[Image:40star.png]] review: <s>Loads fast</s>. Nice interface (very functional with the best layout observed over other file managers.) <s>Stable, doesn't seem to crash</s>. Ability to use keyboard and edit path bar: has both breadcrumbs and path entry visible simultaneously! Somewhat cumbersome file association for "open with" handling, although functional it requires manual entry of path to program binary for each association. For example, when I go to open a PDF rather than selecting "Document Viewer" from a list I manually enter the path "/usr/bin/xreader" which for some may be more difficult. Uses internal viewers for certain file types which are limited in functionality, such as the internal image viewer. Updated: At first it loaded fast and was stable. However, after a few weeks of use it became less stable. Launching Xfe requires patience as there is considerable delay between launching and the interface appearing. Due to these problems developing after a few weeks of use, the review is revised and rating is adjusted. These problems observed on Mint / Cinnamon.