They give close integration with an underlying OS shell via command line, using the associated terminal window that permits viewing the results of executing shell commands entered on the command line (e.g., via Ctrl-O shortcut in Norton Commander). Normally, only the last line of the terminal window (the command line) is visible. Panels may be shrunk, exposing the terminal window hidden behind them. The active panel becomes the working area for delete and rename operations, while the passive panel serves as a target for copy and move operations. Either panel may be selected to be active the other becomes passive.They present the user with a two-panel directory view with a command line below.The following features describe the class of orthodox file managers. The most popular programs of this genre were XTree, and the Norton Commander. With this new software, command line strings could be replaced by a few key strokes, meaning a quantum leap in user productivity. Simply, these file managers are a text user interface, on top of DOS. In the mid 1980’s, command-based or Orthodox File Mangers were introduced. Where Is the Norton Commander When You Need It?
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