Ant Commander is file/directory management program which
distinguishes itself primarily by being written in Java and
including many *nix-like features, such as a command shell window
and scripting processes. It includes a simple file viewer and
several other useful features.
Because Ant Commander is written in Java and designed for
multi-platform use, it does not entirely conform to Windows user
interface guidelines, even though it is 'skinned' to look like
windows. Minor issues can come up. For example, tabs do not have
individual close boxes, the 'click to sort' buttons on the tops of
columns look wrong compared to other Windows apps, and so on. The
flip side of this is that users with multiple operating systems on
their machines--such as Linux or Mac users with a Windows
partition--can use a single tool to manage their files, and not
have to do mental gymnastics each time they reboot into a different
OS.
Ant Commander has the usual assortment of features: colored text to
show different file types, copy/move/delete, zip/unzip, and so on.
In addition, users can add functionality by creating new Java
classes and plugging them in--a neat trick if you're a Java
programmer, but of little use to average users. This feature is not
especially well-documented, and, indeed, the overall help file is a
bit sparse.
Overall, Ant Commander is most useful for people who like to tinker
with their tools and customize them, or people who regularly shift
operating systems and want a consistent interface.
Note: While the program is free for personal use, it
requires a paid license for business use. A popup to this effect
appears on a regular basis.
--Ian Harac
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Ant Commander
- Version: 1.3
- Downloads Count: 1,418
- License Type: Free
- Price: Free
- Date Added: May 30, 2008
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Requirements: Java
- File Size: 2.476 MB
- Author: Anthony Goubard
Editorial Review of Ant Commander
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