tlug: File Browsers

[craigoda@example.com]

Hello,
I've recently started to use Midnight Commander, mc, in text mode
with S-Lang, inside of a kterm with colorization and xterm mouse
controls set to on.  This is one of the few file managers that 
I like.  It is fast, the primary consideration for me.  I tried 
File Runner (fr), TkDesk, and dired, but I didn't really find that
I used them.  Surprisingly, I find that I am using Midnight Commander. 

I was wondering if there is a better file manager that works inside
of Emacs than dired.  The problem with using mc is that I do my mail,
news, and editing inside of Emacs.  So, I might as well manage
my files within Emacs.  I've been using the shell up till now
and bash's file completion, and customizable prompt have been 
enough.  However, I used mc and actually found it to be useful.
So, I'm looking for this type of functionality within Emacs.
My primary consideration is speed.  I like the ability to open two
or three columns side-by-side with each column containing a directory.
If vertical columns are difficult within Emacs, I could adjust to
horizontal screens.  I like the colorization of directories, executable 
files, symbolic links, pipes, and core files.  

Regards,
Craig

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