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How to install Nemo 3.4 file manager on Ubuntu 16.04

How to install Nemo 3.4 file manager on Ubuntu 16.04

Nemo is a free and open-source software and official file manager of the Cinnamon desktop environment. Nemo allows users to “ open as root” and “ open in terminal” . It comes with elevated privileges and is a wonderful tools to manager files without worrying about permissions. This tutorial covers the installation procedure of Nemo file manager on Ubuntu 16.04.

Installation procedure

To start the installation procedure, execute the following command to add the repository to the system. 

root@linuxhelp:~#  add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/nemo
 !!! For Nemo 3.x you' ll need to use a different PPA: http://www.webupd8.org/2016/11/nemo-320-with-unity-patches-and-without.html
Nemo file manager patched for Unity (no Cinnamon dependencies except cinnamon-translations)
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gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1  (RSA: 1)
OK

After adding the repository, update the repository using the following command. 

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get update
Hit:1 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-security InRelease
Hit:2 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial InRelease              
Get:3 http://ppa.launchpad.net/webupd8team/nemo/ubuntu xenial InRelease [17.6 kB]
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Fetched 9850 kB in 132s (1380 kB/s)                                                
Reading package lists... Done

The target system is updated with the required repository. Install the nemo file manager and execute the following command. 

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get install nemo
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
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Setting up nemo-fileroller (2.8.0-2~webupd8~xenial0) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.23-0ubuntu3) ...

The application has been installed in the system. Type the application name in the ubuntu dashboard and click on the icon to run the application.

The Nemo application is running in the system without any glitches.

The installation of Nemo file manager is done successfully.

Tag : Nemo file manager Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
Is there any other repository available to install Nemo file manager?
A
Yes, We can also use the following repository to install Nemo file manager
"add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/nemo3"
Q
What are the file manager used other than Nemo ?
A
we can also use file manager like "Sunflower file manager" , "cloud commander", "Gnome commander" etc.
Q
What are the features of Nemo file manager?
A
Followings are the features of Nemo file manager

1. Added GTK bookmarks to the MoveTo/CopyTo context menus
2. Switch view buttons on the toolbar (Grid, List and Compact views)
3. Collapsable sidebar categories
4. Drag and drop support for the bookmarks in the sidebar
5. Sidebar: indicators under each drive, displaying the free/used space
6. Support for sending files via Thunderbird and xdg-email
7. Image properties improvements
8. Built-in "Open as root" context menu item
Q
What are the bar's and special bottons available in Nemo file manager?
A
Followings are available on Nemo

1. Menubar.
2. Toolbar (back, forward, up, reload, home, my computer).
3. Address bar.
4. Toolbar (address toggle, new folder, search).
5. View buttons (icons, compact, details).
6. Left panel (My Computer, Devices, Network).
7. Main area.
8. Bottom toolbar (Folder View, Tree View, Hide Left Panel).
9. Status bar.
10. Zoom slider.
Q
What are the shortcut can be used in Nemo file manager?
A
The shortcut used in Nemo file manager are

1. New Tab - Ctrl+T
2. New Folder - Ctrl+Shift+N
3. Address Bar - Ctrl+L
4. Delete Folder - Shift+Delete
5. Search - Ctrl+F