X File Explorer (Xfe) is a file management software similar to MS-Explorer designed for X environments.
XFE is packed with a variety of features that make it an essential tool for managing your files. The graphical user interface is lightning fast, and users have the option of using two different file manager modes: a directory tree with one panel, or two panels. Additional features include an integrated text viewer (X File View, xfv), image viewer (X File Image, xfi), and an RPM viewer, installer, and uninstaller (X File Query, xfq).
Users can also take advantage of several convenient features, such as file association, a trash can for deleted files, and auto-save for the registry. With the right-click pop-up menu, change file(s) attributes, mount/unmount devices (Linux only), toolbar, bookmarks, and color schemes, managing files has never been easier.
Xfe also provides drag and drop functionality within the program, and between the software and the desktop of your choice. The software even supports compressed archive formats, giving you the ability to create and extract archives in tar, zip, gzip, bzip2, and compress formats. Additionally, there are progress bars or dialogs for lengthy file operations, thumbnail image previews, and the ability to enqueue multimedia files.
In the latest release, Xfe has made some important changes that enhance its functionality. For example, the default archiver program has been changed from file-roller to xarchiver, and the default PDF viewer from acroread to xpdf. In addition, Xfe now supports 7zip archive format (with the help of the p7zip external program).
Furthermore, the new release fixes several bugs and issues with the software. The German translation has been improved, and the Hungarian translation has been updated. Finally, some code has been cleaned up and unused variables have been removed.
Overall, X File Explorer is an excellent file manager that provides a wide range of features and functionality. The new release has made several changes that enhance its usability, making the software a must-have for anyone looking for a powerful file manager for X.
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