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Details

Package ID
mc
Version
4.8.33.236
Downloads
52467
Website
https://github.com/adamyg/mcwin32

Summary

Cross-platform, orthodox file manager and clone of Norton Commander

Description

Windows XP+/32 bit native port of GNU Midnight Commander.

Midnight Commander (also known as mc) is a free cross-platform orthodox file manager and a clone of Norton Commander.

Features

  • supports the recent Windows 10 plus the prior legacy console
  • 16 and 256 colour modes are available
  • ability work with common archive formats as if they were simply another directory
  • ability to function as an SFTP/FTP client
  • includes a builtin editor/view
    • syntax highlighing for many languages
    • macros
    • code snuppets
    • simple integration with external tools
    • automatic indentation
    • mouse and clipboard support
    • ability to work in both ASCII and hex modes* rename groups of files
  • move files to a different directory at the same time they are renamed
  • specify original and resulting filenames using wildcards

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Package Parameters

  • desktopicon - create a shortcut on the desktop
  • modifypath - add the install directory to the path

Notes

  • The binaries are a native port of GNU Midnight Commander for Windows/Win32, based on the 4.8.33 release.
  • An uninstaller is provided for the package to ensure silent removal - the flags registered with the installation for a silent removal are not complete and result in the automatic uninstaller displaying gui elements
  • This package is automatically updated using the Chocolatey Automatic Package Update Model (AU). If you find it is out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and let them know the package is no longer updating correctly.

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