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Sometimes, in Linux, you just need the terminal.
You can even manage files within the terminal.
These five apps are free and easy to use.
Sometimes, a GUI just won't do.
For example, I might be logged into a remote Linux server, and I need an easier way to manage files than the usual commands. Or, I might already be in a terminal window on a local machine and figure I might as well stay there.
Or, maybe I just prefer the command line.
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to adopt a terminal-based file manager on Linux. No, they aren't as convenient as a GUI, but when they are necessary, they are great to have around.
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