[PLUG] Distinguishing instances of GUI file manager by color

[David Bridges]

You might look into the Meld application.  It is file/directory compare
tool with multiple panes that works pretty well although it can be a
bit slow when working with large remote directories.  It's available
via apt-get on Debian.

--
David


On Thu, 2018-09-27 at 05:11 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> On 09/26/2018 04:52 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > I'm setting up a new machine and copying files from the old
> > machine's 
> > home directory. At the same time I'm creating a new directory
> > structure 
> > to better match how I work.
> > 
> > I found it expedient to have at least three instances of the file 
> > manager open - [one for source directory and at least two for 
> > destination (sub)directories].
> > 
> > Suggestions?
> > Is it even possible?
> > 
> > Brief web search was not encouraging. But my search terms may have
> > been 
> > the problem. Suggested search terms?
> > 
> > TIA
> > 
> 
>  >
> 
> I asked related questions on a Debian list and a Tcl/Tk group.
> Suggestions tended towards a two pane file manager.
> Having followed multiple chains of links caused me to rethink my
> work 
> flow simplifying use of my current file manager (Caja).
> 
> Long term, I'll pursue a two pane solution.
> I've installed Krusader and GNOME Commander for testing.
> 
> A chain of links led to 'filerunner' 
> [https://sourceforge.net/projects/filerunner/] which I downloaded and
> am 
> reading the documentation to chose which options to initially chose.
> 
> Usage appears to be intuitive - at least for my work style.
> It is intrinsically highly configurable.
> It is written in Tcl/Tk allowing/encouraging further customization.
> 
> It will likely be my long term solution.
> 
> Thanks for all the links.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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