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UPDATE - was [Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color]

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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 LUG list and a Tcl/Tk group.
Suggestions tended to lead to 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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Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2018-09-26 12:00 +0200
  Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Dan Purgert <dan@djph.net> - 2018-09-26 12:40 +0200
    Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2018-09-26 13:10 +0200
      Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Dan Purgert <dan@djph.net> - 2018-09-26 13:40 +0200
        Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2018-09-26 13:50 +0200
          Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Dan Purgert <dan@djph.net> - 2018-09-26 14:50 +0200
          Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> - 2018-09-26 15:10 +0200
          Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Dominic Knight <dominicknight@gmx.com> - 2018-09-27 02:50 +0200
            Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2018-09-27 04:50 +0200
          Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> - 2018-09-27 05:20 +0200
  Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color "hdv@gmail" <hdv.jadev@gmail.com> - 2018-09-26 13:50 +0200
  Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color mick crane <mick.crane@gmail.com> - 2018-09-26 14:00 +0200
    Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color mick crane <mick.crane@gmail.com> - 2018-09-26 14:40 +0200
  Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color didier gaumet <didier.gaumet@gmail.com> - 2018-09-27 09:00 +0200
  UPDATE - was [Re: Distinguish instances of GUI file manager by color] Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2018-09-27 12:00 +0200

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