4Pane file manager – An optimal fit
In View
4Pane provides additional confidence in file management in the form of a clever undo function. Advanced users can install supplemental scripts in an instant.
A file manager's work is often very easy: move, copy, and delete files. However, from time to time, new contenders appear on the scene with a sophisticated set of additional functions that let users complete specialized tasks with a single mouse click. 4Pane belongs to this group [1].
Many distributions already have the latest version of 4Pane in their repositories, so you can usually install the tool easily via the package manager. For an installation from the source code, first set up the wxWidgets toolkit [2], then download the current 4Pane source code and compile it. The procedure is well documented online [3].
Assistance
The first time 4Pane starts, an assistant helps with the configuration (Figure 1). In principle, you do not need to adjust anything here. If you want to change anything later, however, the program provides a corresponding dialog.
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