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]

fman
Developer(s)Michael Herrmann
Initial releaseJuly 18, 2016
PlatformMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux
TypeFile manager
LicenseProprietary
Websitefman.io

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]

gollark: And as I said, you underestimate its bigness and that scenario seems unlikely.
gollark: Remove the protesting subsections of the public.
gollark: And, as I said, the sky is generally empty.
gollark: Meaning they have more freedom to go around problems.
gollark: Probably just through having central control.

References
  1. https://www.fossmint.com/fman-modern-file-manager-for-linux/
  2. "fman is Cross-Platform Dual Pane File Manager - OMG! Ubuntu!". 27 March 2017.
  3. "fman for Mac - MacUpdate".
  4. "fman Download".
  5. "How to use the versatile fman file manager on a Mac".
  6. "fman - Product Hunt". Product Hunt.
  7. "The speed and efficiency of Norton Commander[1] was amazing". news.ycombinator.com.
  8. "Show HN: fman – file manager for programmers - Hacker News". news.ycombinator.com.
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