Thunar, the default Xfce file manager, has reached version 1.6.0, getting a much-requested feature: tabs.
For now, using middle click to open a folder in a new tab doesn't work so you must right click a folder and select "Open in New Tab". You can also open a new tab using the Ctrl + t keyboard shortcut.
Thunar 1.6 also brings side pane fixes, various cleanups for the toolbar and an option to permanently delete files or folders.
Besides tabs, Thunar 1.6 introduces features like file properties for multiple file selections, support for remote mounts and bookmarks, a new shortcuts sidepane and improved transfer dialog, side pane fixes, various cleanups for the toolbar and an option to permanently delete files or folders.
Complete changelogs for Thunar 1.5.x and 1.6.0 stable, HERE.
Install Thunar 1.6.0 with tabs support in Ubuntu
Ubuntu 12.10 and 12.04 users can install the latest Thunar 1.6.0 by using the official Xubuntu Xfce 4.10 PPA.
Thunar is available in the Xfce 4.10 PPA so if you use Ubuntu 12.04, you'll also get Xfce 4.10 by using this PPA!
To add the PPA and upgrade to Thunar 1.6.0 in Ubuntu 12.10 or 12.04, use the commands below:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xubuntu-dev/xfce-4.10
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgradeThen, log out, log back in and enjoy the new version with tabs support.
For other Linux distributions, you can grab the Thunar source via http://git.xfce.org/xfce/thunar
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