Fun School 2: For the Under-6s
DOSEducational
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Arrow UpArrow Down | Move the file selection |
|---|---|
Enter | Open a directory or launch the selected program |
Tab | Switch the active panel |
F3 | View the selected file |
F4 | Edit the selected text file |
F5 | Copy selected files |
F6 | Move or rename selected files |
F7 | Create a directory |
F8 | Delete selected files or directories |
F10 | Quit the program |
Function-key commands are shown along the bottom of the interface.
Command behavior can vary slightly between Volkov Commander releases.
How it plays
The screen is divided into two directory panels. The active panel displays files and folders, while the other panel serves as the destination for file operations.
Players navigate with the keyboard, open directories, select files, and perform copy, move, rename, creation, and deletion tasks through function-key commands. The program can also launch executable files and switch drives, making it useful for routine DOS administration.
Plan your run
Keep the source and destination panels on the directories you use most often. This reduces repeated navigation during batches of copy or move operations.
Review selected files before destructive commands, and use descriptive directory names so the compact panel display remains easy to scan.
Before you begin
Use Tab to move quickly between the two panels.
Check the destination panel before copying or moving files.
Treat delete commands carefully because DOS file managers may not provide a modern recycle bin.
Editorial context
A fast, compact two-panel file manager for keyboard-focused DOS workflows.
Volkov Commander is a DOS file-management utility developed by Sergey Volkov. It follows the two-panel design popularized by Norton Commander, presenting directories and files side by side for fast keyboard-driven work. Users can browse disks, copy and move files, create directories, delete data, and launch programs without leaving the text interface. Its small memory footprint and freeware distribution made it a respected alternative on older DOS systems. The program is primarily a practical productivity tool rather than an entertainment game, and its historical reception centers on speed, simplicity, and compatibility with modest hardware.
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