I used the linux equivalent of this program for years. It's well worth it to give it a try... you'll be surprised how intuitive it is, in spite of what most would call it's "un-mac-like" interface.
The current version is 0.9.2 and it works great for what I need: easy access to hidden files on my Mac and on my Linux server. I would prefer a similar dual-pane mode in Finder, but as a free solution, this is fantastic.
Has been user of muCommander for a long time. But not anymore.
Now I use FastCommander. Finally I can really enjoy my Mac.
It is new, native Cocoa app. It is very fast, small, takes much less memory, has consistent platform look, is simple to use and has pixel perfect UI.
No bugs, no problems, no Java and loads 10 times faster.
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Version 0.9.0
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Aetnaria
11 September 2013
In the interest of full disclosure, the reviewer above ("Unspecified") is in fact the developer of the application he upholds, FastCommander.
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Bunky
22 January 2014
I would like to try your app.. Do you have a demo available?
I am a gig fan of dual pane file browsers, OSX Mavericks has finally incorporated it into the finder, but it is a poor attempt at a much needed solution.
One of the best Norton-like commanders on Mac.
Stable, simple and very easy in use.
New Mac OSX block installation of this app, so you have allow yourself to install apps from different sources in the security tab, system preferences.
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Version 0.9.0
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FCMDEV
18 September 2013
no mission-control compatibiliy, you can't drag window to another workspace. You can't make it fullscreen. All dialogs are modable, you can't minimize main window until operation ends.
It is a horrible joke, as most so-called utilities designed to other platforms and then ported to Mac.
The true utility MUST BE NATIVE.
This is so good software but in lastest mac os x version I have problems while install it.
When I running once show me message:
" "muCommander" is damaged and can't be opened. You shold move it do the Trash. "
But, If I run this software in command line, It works fine.
This problem may be a litte configuration.
OS X version is 10.8.3
uname -a
Darwin ******.local 12.3.0 Darwin Kernel Version 12.3.0: Sun Jan 6 22:37:10 PST 2013; root:xnu-2050.22.13~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64
******:~ user$ java -version
java version "1.6.0_43"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_43-b01-447-11M4203)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.14-b01-447, mixed mode)
Thanks a lot.
Edison.
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Version 0.9.0
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spedison
11 April 2013
I solve it in:
System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> General -> Allow Applications downloaded from: -> Anywhere.
Copy package to applications and run it.
The MacUpdate download is corrupt. The download link from developer site is dead. I don't see an easy way to report the problem here or on the developer web site.
FYI, there is a nightly build of version 0.9.0 available (remember, this is for testing, and it will have bugs):
http://mucommander.com/download/nightly/mucommander-current.app.tar.gz
Here is the changelog:
http://mucommander.com/download/nightly/readme.txt
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Version 0.8.5
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SamGoody
19 December 2012
For some reason, when I donload that, it still claims to be version 0.9.0 (not 0.9.1).
Much thanks though, it's a really really great tool
I used the linux equivalent of this program for years. It's well worth it to give it a try... you'll be surprised how intuitive it is, in spite of what most would call it's "un-mac-like" interface.
I've been using MUCommander to browse inside .zip files without having to decompress them first. This feature alone makes it worth having around. It saved me hours when all I needed was to find a specific image inside a 675MB .zip archive...
One of the few positive things I remember about a job I had where I was moving files around a pre-networked office was that Norton Commander made the job a lot easier. muCommander does a good job of presenting a Norton Commander style presentation of your hard disk, and a lot more besides. You'll see lots of things in this app that you'll wish the Finder included.
mt
I really like it! The only thing it lacks that I use quite a lot is quicklook integration. I know that's asking quite a lot though and I'm not even sure if it's possible.
Well it's not as nice as pathfinder:
http://www.cocoatech.com/
but it is free. For those that enjoy the old Norton Commander it is a close resemblance. The icon needs desperate help though, yikes.
Ahhh how i've missed NCommander... Good to see something similar on mac now. I really can't remember what features old NCommander had but.. this app is a helpful gem.
And damn those zealots like ZO219: His/her comment isn't even worth being called a comment, rather a troll post. Norton Commander was just a program for Windows, being coded from, you guessed it, Norton, not Microsoft.
Well, if you want to turn Mac into Windows, and after buying such a nice machine, I suppose that's your right ... but the tiniest adjustment in thinking--oh, never mind.
Oh. My. God. I've always enjoyed file management shells like this, I bet I'll use this every day. The only things I might like to see would be:
1. Option+F opens file menu regardless of which pane you're in (currently opens only if user is in top pane)
2. Capability to preview images without opening them in some way.
Managing font files has never been easier!
I have to say, this is an outstanding app! whilst working with terminal is reliable and everything, this makes large transfers a breeze. No problems yet (touch wood). Many thanks!
Well, a good file manager is still my most wanted missing application for the Mac. On Windows I'm using Altap Salamander (former Servant Salamander), but nothing comes close to it on the Mac.
Compared to Altap Salamander's features muCommander looks like a feature-crippled, 5-year old version. Sorry - I removed it from my disk.
I love it! "Norton Commander" interface, the split window style, is a wonderful way to browse - and manage - your filesystem. Total control, indeed.
I love the shortcuts: F8 will delete things, holding shift auto-selects files in the list and copy/paste, duplicate stuff and making new folders is so simple.
And it's beautiful, too! I really appreciate that muCommander is both cross-platform and available in a portable (USB stick) friendly version: Next time, while tweaking a new Linux distribution, I know which app I'll download after the first boot :-)
Oh, backspace takes you back in your filesystem. And Enter (Retun) will do that thing switchers (and experienced OS X users, too) miss in the Finder: Opening a file or folder.
Cross-platform, an application that's sort of its own iceland, but yet integrated with OS X in a nice way, updates at least once a week... Finder + muCommander = a pure Mac OS X experience, always ready to drop some heavy files, lifting and re-organize thousands of files or cleaning the desktop in a flash.
And well, it's free too :-)
A faszom kivan azzal aki ezt csinálta!
Felraktam jóhiszem?en... aztán miközben ftpzgetni próbáltam, szétbaszta de konkrétan SZÉTBASZTA!!!! az egész winyómat, desktopot, redszert MINDENT!
BAZZMEG!!!
Tetves köcsögök!
Oh man! I think this is the only free application for Mac OS X that can browse ZIP files. This feature alone makes it outstanding. Thank you! Keep up the good work!
Forget about FileMatic, it costs money.
The point of this is to be free.
Hopefully the author releases the source soon. It's been 3 years since he said, "Soon.."
Back in my window washing days, muComm was one of my favorite apps. Allowed me to get a lot done, despite the OS handicap.
Many thanks for the port. It runs well, and I can keep my hands on the keys.
Peace,
Mike
I just discovered the earlier version of this software; thought I'd died and gone to heaven. As a former Windows user, I missed dual-pane file managers based on the Norton Commander model (all over the place from Win freeware developers, but not in MacWorld!) Besides being the only discoverable freeware dual-pane manager (with the exception of X-Folders, not yet fully developed), this is a sweet app -- works just fine, handles the major file operations easily (mouse or function keys). I was in despair of doing easy backups from HD to thumbdrive before I discovered this one. Haven't tried the current version yet, but it's hard to see how it could be any less successful than the old one. Highly recommended.
Just wondering what this does that the Mac really needs?
I mean, you can already transfer files cross platform with smb, open multiple windows (like, open some windows on the desktop and also open some from shares on a Windows XP machine), you can create zip files right in the finder (with File->Create Archive) and you can send files as attachment via Mail.app (even using Services to do it from whichever folder you happen to be in.
This is not a criticism of the app. I am just wondering if it does anything that maybe I am not aware of.
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Version 0.6
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PATRICK
13 April 2004
WELL I CERTAINLY DO AGREE WITH ALL OF YOUR STATEMENTS. NOW WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE WITH THIS PROGRAMM? IT COMBINES ALL THIS FEATURES AND GIVES YOU THE POSSIBILITY TO WORK FASTER SIMPLY BY STICKING TO THE KEYBOARD INSTEAD OF CHANGING FROM THE MOUSE TO THE KEYBOARD AND VICE VERSA.
THOSE WHO WORKED ALREADY WITH NORTON COMMANDER, MIDNIGHT COMMENDER OR ANOTHER CLONE KNOW ALLREADY THE ADVANTAGE OF SUCH A PROGRAMM. KNOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO TRY IT OUT :)
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Version 0.6
Anonymous
13 April 2004
use of all capital letters, as you did, is considered yelling... impolite... and it is VERY ANNOYING to read.
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Version 0.6
Anonymous
12 October 2004
he's an ex peecee user. they do that over there. give him a break.
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