XYplorer Beta Club
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XYplorer 6 sets a new standard for file management
XYplorer’s author, Donald Lessau, has surprised me several times with the vision and direction he has for the XYplorer File Manager, and while I never look for feature dumps in programs, XYplorer’s development continues to surprise and amaze me because of how economical and efficient the program is. Since XYplorer is integral to my daily work, I can’t imagine doing without it. There’s a reason there are so few good file managers on the market — these programs take years to mature and must constantly account for the abilities of the operating system. Most people build text editors or zip shell programs instead for the quick dollar.
In XYplorer’s new version 6, customizable keyboard shortcuts were added and it’s made me appreciate what keyboard shortcuts were already present in the program. Few people outside of programmers have any idea how difficult and complex “simple” keyboard shortcuts are. Sure, they look simple. But keeping them straight, much less making a decision on which exact key combinations to use, and then making sure a new keyboard shortcut doesn’t conflict with either an existing one or a menu or system keyboard shortcut is exponentially complicated. And would you believe me if I said this only scratches the surface?
Whether you're a keyboard-cougar like myself, or visual-centered, or you're a mouse guy, XYplorer can adapt to your workflow.
I urge programmers to study XYplorer as an example of how great software is built, how it evolves and matures, and how to maintain it. But I also encourage XYplorer users to spread the word and hand out the trial version to others. I was a die-hard Directory Opus fan before coming across XYplorer. Trust me, XYplorer sets the standard in file management, and as more people find out why, there will be more XYplorer users.[/img]