In addition to the live graphic data, it is capable of logging network activity extensively. NetMeter is a network monitoring software that displays transfer activity in real-time. If you're stuck with such a service, the least you can do is keep an eye on your usage to avoid costly overages. ISP conglomerates are constantly trying to cap your monthly bandwidth consumption - and so many already do. XYplorer and Xplorer2 are $30, while Xplorer2 Lite and FreeCommander will cost you nothing. There are some cheaper and outright free alternatives, though none are truly on par with Total Commander in full comparison. The various available plug-ins add to its richness, with abilities such as being able to access EXT2, EXT3 and Reiser partitions. It offers multiple language support, search, file comparison, directory synchronization, a split panel view with bitmap display, ZIP, ARJ, LZH, RAR, UC2, TAR, GZ, CAB, ACE archive handling plus plug-ins and a built-in FTP client with FXP and HTTP proxy support. Total Commander is so brimming with functions that I really can't do it any justice in this brief mention. Its feature-set quite literally puts Windows Explorer to shame and the only minus is that it costs $38 after the first 30 days of use.

The software started off as and still is in our opinion the best alternative file manager. Debuting as Windows Commander in 1993, it formally changed its name to Total Commander in 2002.

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