I've been using Linux Mint for about 8 months, and I don't frequently rely on the terminal for daily tasks. I'm more of a visual learner, so navigating through the command line can be tricky for me. Recently, I set up a server PC running OMV 8, and I noticed there's no graphical file browser like I'm used to on Mint or Windows. While I use SMB to access files on my storage drives, I still need to use the terminal for accessing the root drive, which can be quite confusing. I just found out about visual terminal emulators. Should I give one a try? I'm considering options like Midnight Commander, Yazi, Kitty, Alacritty, Wave, or Warp. Which one would you recommend?
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If you're looking for a visual terminal, I'd suggest trying out Ranger. It's pretty user-friendly and allows for easy navigation. Lots of people have had a good experience with it!
You're on the right path! I think Alacritty is an excellent choice for a terminal emulator. Additionally, consider installing Zsh along with Oh My Zsh. They add features and colors that make it easier to track everything in the terminal. If your problem is mainly with the text-heavy output, these tools will help you organize and visualize it better!
Sounds interesting! I also saw a YouTube video of a setup that looked like a terminal mixed with a code editor, having tabs on one side and a coding window on the other. Is that a different tool?
I've heard good things about Ranger too, definitely worth checking out!