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== Overview ==
 
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'''Features'''
 
* Simple to use and dedicated file manager
* Focus on usability
* "Breadcrumb" navigation bar
* Optional panels for convenient navigation and information display
* Remote and pseudo-filesystem file management through [[Glossary#KIO|KIO]]
* Tag files and folders
 
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* '''Name:''' Dolphin [[Image:System-file-manager.png|right|48px]]
* '''Description:''' File Manager
* '''Categories:''' [[Applications/Desktop|The Desktop]]
* '''Version:''' 1.2.1
* '''Available for:''' 4.2.3
* '''[http://dolphin.kde.org Dolphin Website]'''
* '''[http://docs.kde.org/stable/en/kdebase-apps/dolphin/index.html Dolphin Hanbook]'''
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==Features==
== Description ==


At first look, this is a simple file manager, but it has many talents.  Some features include
At first look, this is a simple file manager, but it has many talents.  Some features include
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* Many functions controlled by keyboard shortcuts
* Many functions controlled by keyboard shortcuts


Visit the '''[http://dolphin.kde.org project's home page]'''
== Tutorials ==
 
* [[Tutorials/File Management#Discover Dolphin|Discover Dolphin]]
* [[Tutorials/File_Management#File_System_Navigation|File System Navigation]]
* [[Tutorials/File_Management#Archive_Management_in_Dolphin|Archive Management in Dolphin]]
 
== Keywords ==


Find your way around by following '''[[Tutorials/File_Management#Discover_Dolphin|this tutorial]]
file management, file manager, file browser, tags, metadata, Nepomuk

Revision as of 01:49, 11 May 2009

The dedicated file manager with hidden talents

Template:I18n/Language Navigation Bar


Overview

Features

  • Simple to use and dedicated file manager
  • Focus on usability
  • "Breadcrumb" navigation bar
  • Optional panels for convenient navigation and information display
  • Remote and pseudo-filesystem file management through KIO
  • Tag files and folders

Description

At first look, this is a simple file manager, but it has many talents. Some features include

  • Split windows - view and use two directories at the same time
  • Viewing attributes can be set (and remembered) independently for each window
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Use the optional informational panel on the right
  • Or elect to have essential attribute information displayed in the window
  • Use 'breadcrumb' navigation for speed
  • One-click change to editable navigation bar
  • Add Folders panel for traditional navigation
  • Add a terminal in the directory you are currently browsing
  • Many functions controlled by keyboard shortcuts

Tutorials

Keywords

file management, file manager, file browser, tags, metadata, Nepomuk