Most popular Linux file managers

File manager is an integral elementeach operating system. It allows you to fully interact with all the files, directories and their dependencies located on the computer's storage device. In this article, the most popular Linux file managers will be introduced. The list will include both programs that have a graphical interface, and console utilities, which operate by using the "Terminal" (a command line analog in Windows).

File Managers with a GUI

Of course, the most popular file managers are Linux, which have a graphical shell, as for the average user they are more familiar and use them much easier.

Linux distributions use a wide variety of managers, but all of them simply do not make sense. Now the most popular ones will be presented.

Nautilus

Probably a Linux file manager calledNautilus is the most common. And this is a very reasonable explanation. It is used in distributions with the graphical environment of the Gnome desktop. In turn, Ubuntu extends to a modified Gnome, which has the name Unix, and as is known, it is Ubuntu - the most popular distribution in the world and in the CIS in particular.

Nautilus favorably differs from competitors for the following reasons:

• It has the ability to connect FTP, WebDAV (HTTPS), Windows, SSH and WebDAV (HTTP).

• In the manager window, you can create tabs by analogy with browsers.

• There is support for scripts that can greatly extend the functionality of the program.

• There is a history of transitions.

• Images, text, audio and video can be previewed.

• Supports bookmarks.

Many believe that it is Nautilus - the best file manager for Linux, but it will be more reasonable to try it yourself.

Nemo

The second file manager in Linux will beNemo. It deserves this position, because it is used in the Cinnamon graphical environment, which is installed by default in Linux Mint, and this distribution is considered the second most popular.

The file manager in Linux Mint has the following distinctive features:

• Uses GIO and GVFS.

• It is possible to open directories with superuser rights.

• Has the design of the terminal rack.

• Convenient and "correct" management of bookmarks GTK.

• The interface is equipped with a large number of buttons that help in navigating disk space.

• There are support for several configuration options.

Of course, this is not the whole list of advantages, onlybut they are enough to give the reader an opinion. By the way, this manager is recommended to users who just decided to switch from Windows to Linux, as their managers are very similar to each other.

Dolphin

The next Linux file manager is Dolphin.It is standard for the KDE desktop. To bring the original distribution with this desktop shell will not work, as KDE is a separate development. However, users can easily install any distribution, for example Ubuntu, with this desktop shell.

In comparison with previous managers Dolphin does not stand out much, but it has its own peculiarities:

• Access to Web resources.

• Support to undo and redo (CTRL + Z) the action taken.

• Ability to use multiple tabs.

• Use of various panels.

If you liked this "exhibit", then you urgently need to switch to the working environment of KDE, and we meanwhile move further and move on to the console file managers.

Console File Managers

The popularity of console file managers is alreadynot the same as before. They are used less and less often, however, they should not be discarded from accounts. Some are able to surprise with their functions. Of course, they look not so pretty as the managers with GUI, but the tastes of all are different.

Midnight Commander

Midnight Commander, or as it is briefly called MC - is the first console file manager for Linux. And as many could see, our list is a kind of TOP.

MC is the most popular console manager. The recognition he received due to simplicity and convenience. In its functionality there are many buttons located at the bottom of the console window, but its main advantage is the ability to control the mouse. This option is not every manager can boast. Among other things, MC is a two-pane file manager for Linux, but almost every console version of this utility has this function.

As for the features, they are the following:

• Possibility of mass renaming of files.

• Templates of individual options are supported.

• You can view the contents of DEB and RMP-packages.

• Ability to interact with archives.

• There is a built-in text editor MCedit.

• Ability to work in FISH and FTP-client.

If you want to use the console file manager, the MC is a great choice. However, in the market for these programs, MC has good competitors, one of which will be discussed next.

Last File Manager

LFM practically does not differ from MC, therefore it is useless to paint its advantages. Now we will briefly go over his distinctive features.

• It is possible to change the view (one-pane and two-pane).

• You can work with archives - VFM treats them as ordinary directories.

• There is a file comparison option.

• There is a log of actions for the type of history in browsers.

• It is possible to create bookmarks.

• You can change the color.

Conclusion

As you can see, Linux file managersa lot of. There are both with a graphical interface, and console. Choose what to use - only you. And this article is designed only to superficially touch the features of each program to determine the choice was easier.