Why I recommend these 5 Linux file managers over GUI - and they're all free

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• 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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