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                "Support comes from the open-source community",
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            "overview": "Double Commander is a file manager built around two panels that show folders side by side. You can copy, move and compare files between the panels without opening a second window. The project ships builds for Windows, Linux and macOS, and its releases page lists packages for each system.\n\nIt is the open-source option among dual-panel managers. Its source is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2, so anyone can inspect, change and redistribute it. Commercial dual-panel managers such as Total Commander sell paid licenses with their own feature sets. Double Commander's interface and commands differ from theirs, so people switching from another dual-panel tool should expect a short adjustment period."
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