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diff --git a/README b/README index 6e386635..ea9eb521 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -1,11 +1,13 @@ Ranger v.1.0.4 ============== -Ranger is a console file manager with fast and straightforward navigation. -By efficiently using the screen space, it gives you a broad overview of -your file system. Ranger's hotkeys are similar to those of other common -unix programs such as VIM, Emacs and Midnight Commander, though it's -controllable with Arrow Keys just fine. +Ranger is a free console file manager that gives you greater flexibility +and a good overview of your files without having to leave your *nix console. +It visualizes the directory tree in two dimensions: the directory hierarchy +on one, lists of files on the other, with a preview to the right so you know +where you'll be going. The default keys are similar to those of Vim, Emacs +and Midnight Commander, though Ranger is easily controllable with just the +arrow keys or the mouse. The program is written in Python (2.6 or 3.1) and uses curses for the text-based user interface. @@ -16,7 +18,6 @@ About * Author: Roman Zimbelmann <romanz@lavabit.com> * Website: http://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/ranger -* Dependencies: Unix-like OS, Python 2.6 or 3.1 * License: GNU General Public License Version 3 * Version: 1.0.4 @@ -39,6 +40,17 @@ Features * Tabs, Bookmarks, Mouse support +Dependencies +------------ + +* A *nix-like operating system +* Python 2.6 or Python 3.1 with the curses module + +Optional: +* The "file" program +* A pager ("less" by default) + + Getting Started --------------- |