fman
fman is a dual-pane file manager for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is extensible, supporting custom plug-ins for customization.[1] The developer gives an "open-source promise", meaning, should he stop development of the app, he will open-source the source code.[2] Licenses cost $18, updates are offered as a subscription for $12/year.[2] fman is actively developed by its creator Michael Herrmann.[3]
Developer(s) | Michael Herrmann |
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Initial release | July 18, 2016 |
Platform | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux |
Type | File manager |
License | Proprietary |
Website | fman |
Reception
Softpedia rated fman as 3 out of 5 stars, describing the app as extensible via plugins but "minimalistic".[4]
TechRepublic highlighted fman's focus on keyboard shortcuts and described it as "intriguing and worthy of continued use".[5]
During its launch, fman appeared in the top 10 of Product Hunt.[6] The CTO of Product Hunt expressed his happiness about the project.[7] Other people criticised that fman is not open source and pointed to free alternatives such as Midnight Commander and Far Manager.[8]
References
- https://www.fossmint.com/fman-modern-file-manager-for-linux/
- "fman is Cross-Platform Dual Pane File Manager - OMG! Ubuntu!". 27 March 2017.
- "fman for Mac - MacUpdate".
- "fman Download".
- "How to use the versatile fman file manager on a Mac".
- "fman - Product Hunt". Product Hunt.
- "The speed and efficiency of Norton Commander[1] was amazing". news.ycombinator.com.
- "Show HN: fman – file manager for programmers - Hacker News". news.ycombinator.com.