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I understand why someone created it and why people use it. For similar reasons I use FAR. I feel it makes little sense to try to replace Explorer (and any other
by hdjjhhvvhga 5y ago
I understand why someone created it and why people use it. For similar reasons I use FAR. I feel it makes little sense to try to replace Explorer (and any other standard WIndows tools) as it inevitably leads to problems sooner or later. FAR, being an addition, doesn't get in the way, is open and has a plethora of plugins. To me, it seems the most faithful descendant of Norton Commander.
- jaclaz 5y agoDedicated to OFM (Orthodox File Managers), i.e. loosely descendants of Norton Commander, including some history and the "standards": http://www.softpanorama.org/OFM/index.shtml http://www.softpanorama.org/OFM/index.shtml http://www.softpanorama.org/OFM/Paradigm/index.shtml http://www.softpanorama.org/OFM/Paradigm/index.shtml As a side note, 7-zip doubles as two panes file manager, not "orthodox" but still good enough for normal tasks.
- c_prompt 5y agoThanks for that trip down memory lane. I just searched for FAR and had a warm, nostalgic feeling viewing the screenshots. Norton Commander was one of my favorite tools and I missed it so for years as technology moved forward. I eventually replaced it with DO but moved when XYplorer offered a freebie one year. Haven't looked back since... until now.
- lstodd 5y agoVC, the Volkov Commander is most of NC fit into a .COM (56K iirc). That I think the true successor of the Norton Commander is. FAR was much later, and quite much more that either. Then there's Total Commander ...
- hdjjhhvvhga 5y agoAgreed, but VC is a DOS program, and I meant one that I can use daily to enhance productivity on a Windows 10/11 machine. On the other hand, Total Commander and all its clones really don't feel like the original with their Windows controls.