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I like using KDE's Dolphin on Linux. Two important things that it can do are:

  • Open FTP and other locations like regular folders, including opening files for editing
  • Split the explorer window into two panes side by side

Does anyone know a good, free program for Windows that can do the same?

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The KDE on Windows project will let you use Dolphin on Windows.

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I use FileZilla. It does exactly what you need it to.

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Good client. Avoid the server, as it makes unwanted connections to unknown servers. – kmarsh Aug 24 '09 at 13:10
Not entirely. In filezilla you can't open two ftp locations next to eachother. Editing files is a hassle (right click -> edit -> make changes -> save -> confirm upload) compared to Dolphin. It's a good client, but just for uploading and downloading. – Bart van Heukelom Aug 24 '09 at 13:19
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No, they won't. I've been looking around for something like Konqueror, or Dolphin for windows and it doesn't exist. The ease of dealing with files, local or remote. Doing file type conversions, or in window text editing. Unpacking or packing zip, tar, rar, or bzip. Moving seamlessly from preview to icon, to text file information. KIO slaves that let you treat remote filesystems (ssh, ftp, smb) as local. No there is nothing for windows like it. Sad, but true.

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Windows has network filesystem support built-in, coming with SMB and WebDAV support out of the box, NFS optional. – grawity Jan 16 at 18:33
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Total Commander, the Jesus Tool of File Managers.

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Care to explain why this suits the OP's needs? – Ivo Flipse♦ Jan 9 '11 at 18:39
No, but it's Jesus Tool of File Managers, lol. – Alexander Jan 27 '11 at 2:28
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SpeedCommander

SpeedCommander is a comfortable file manager. It builds on the proven two window technology and offers a multitude of exclusive features. Sort, copy, move or delete your files either using the keyboard or the mouse.

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xplorer² and Total Commander are able to do what you want. However, both will cost you money.

FreeCommander is a free file manager replacement with FTP and split screen support. KDE on Windows may also work.

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There's Dolphin for Windows. It the file manager I use on my Windows 7. I must admit it doesn't work as well on Windows as it does in Linux.

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