Krusader-2.4.0-beta3 "Single Step"
==================================
We are pleased to announce a new version of the Krusader file manager.
The sole purpose of this beta is to address a regression introduced in beta2:
A crash when trying to open/(un)mount an ejectable device via media menu.


Following is the README of  Krusader-2.4.0-beta2 "Giant Steps":
===============================================================
We are pleased to announce a new version of the Krusader file manager. Besides
the usual bugfixes it also includes some new features.

With this release we finally enter a feature and string freeze (this time for real).
We ask you to provide bug reports, feedback and patches to make the upcoming stable
as solid as possible.

The highlights of this release are:
- Assignable global shortcut to bring Krusader's main window to top
- Go to Other Panel's Directory - shortcut: CTRL+=
- Use Okteta kpart as hex-viewer by default
- Configurable media menu
- Quicker (un)mounting: pressing CTRL+RETURN when media menu is open
                        (un)mounts the highlighted device

Read SVNNEWS for detailed information about the new features and the
INSTALL file for installation instructions.

Notice: if you've got bugs to report, please do so using KDE's bugtracker
        (bugs.kde.org).

            as always, enjoy
                 Krusader Krew.

                      http://www.krusader.org


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| To learn what's new, read the ChangeLog file.                        |
| For bug reports, fixes, patches and comments: please read the FAQ    |
| section of the Krusader Handbook.                                    |
| You can reach us by mail [krusader * users sourceforge net]          |
| or drop us a note in our Krusader forum.                             |
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Installation
============
Please read the INSTALL file.

When you install a Krusader svn or beta version and if Krusader was
previously installed on your computer, there is a possibility that you
will have to update the krusaderui.rc file. please read the FAQ for more
info.


Need more help?
For detailed installation instructions, please read the INSTALL and FAQ
file.


To checkout Krusader-2.x for KDE4 from SVN:
===========================================
Please read the INSTALL file.


Krusader Handbook
=================
The Krusader Handbook is available in the Help menu of Krusader.
Or read it online at:
http://krusader.org/handbook/index.html
or
http://docs.kde.org/development/en/extragear-utils/krusader/index.html

Help Krusader
=============
http://krusader.org/help.php
Here you get a chance to contribute to the Krusader project. From time
to time we'll post things that need to be done, but can't be done by us.
If you feel you can help, click the appropriate link on the website.
All help is welcome.
Thanks!


Translation procedure
---------------------
Before we release a stable version of Krusader, we bring out at least
one beta version. From that moment on there is a feature freeze and only
bugs will be fixed. This means that translators can update their
translations, for the coming stable.
The KDE translation teams will be notified.

GUI-Translators
---------------
Please join the KDE translation team of your language if you like to
translate Krusader or other KDE applications.
http://l10n.kde.org/teams-list.php

Documentation Translators
-------------------------
Please join the KDE translation team of your language if you like to
translate Krusader or other KDE documentation.
http://l10n.kde.org/teams-list.php

Translation status
------------------
Schedules for Extragear
http://techbase.kde.org/Schedules/Extragear

GUI i10n status
http://l10n.kde.org/stats/gui/trunk-kde4/po/krusader.po/

Desktop icon i10n status
http://l10n.kde.org/stats/gui/trunk-kde4/po/desktop_extragear-utils_krusader.po/

Handbook
On the next url, goto extragear-utils and select the appropriate po
file, there are about twenty po files for the Krusader handbook.
http://l10n.kde.org/stats/doc/trunk-kde4/po/


Documentation
-------------
Help is needed (we are looking for English documentation writers) for
keeping the Krusader documentation up to date.
Please contact Frank.


FAQ
---
If you have a question for the FAQ.
Please contact Frank.

Extensions (User Actions)
-------------------------
Krusader supports a wide variety of extensions. We are always glad to see
someone creating something new. Please upload your extensions at
kde-files.org.
http://www.kde-files.org/index.php?xcontentmode=660x661x662x663

Feature Requests
----------------
Discussions about new features for future Krusader versions. Please
visit our "New Features Requests" forum.

Packagers
---------
We are always in need of packagers.
Please contact Dirk Eschler.

Donations
---------
http://sourceforge.net/project/project_donations.php?group_id=6488
Honestly, we didn't consider donations, until users asked us for a way
to donate to the project. Developing Krusader can be a full time job at
times, and even though it is very time consuming, we all enjoy it, and
want to see the project becomes even better. Donations for this project
will be used for further development of Krusader, be it by purchasing
hardware, or promoting of the project.

Spread the Word
---------------
If you like Krusader, let people know! Write articles and reviews for
internet or print publications. Encourage your friends to give Krusader
a try. Participate in forums to help others in the community.
Help us spreading the word about Krusader!


URL's
=====
- Homepage
  http://www.krusader.org
  http://krusader.org

- Installation
  http://krusader.org/handbook/installation.html

- FAQ
  http://krusader.org/handbook/faq.html

- Documentation
  http://krusader.org/handbook/index.html
  http://docs.kde.org/development/en/extragear-utils/krusader/index.html

- Todolist
  http://krusader.org/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=10

- Buglist
  https://bugs.kde.org

- Forum
  http://krusader.org/phpBB/index.php

- ChangeLog
  http://websvn.kde.org/trunk/extragear/utils/krusader/ChangeLog?view=markup

- SVNNEWS
  http://websvn.kde.org/trunk/extragear/utils/krusader/SVNNEWS?view=markup

- Mailing lists
  http://krusader.org/lists.php

- Donations
  http://sourceforge.net/project/project_donations.php?group_id=6488

- Translations
  http://l10n.kde.org/teams-list.php

- Help Krusader
  http://krusader.org/help.php

- Krusader Extensions
  http://www.kde-files.org/index.php?xcontentmode=660x661x662x663
  
- Download pages
  http://krusader.org/down.php
  http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=6488


The Krusader Krew
==================
Krusader is developed by a dedicated team of individuals, known as the
Krusader Krew:
- Shie Erlich, author
  [erlich * users sourceforge net]
- Rafi Yanai, author
  [yanai * users sourceforge net]
- Dirk Eschler, webmaster and i18n coordinator
  [deschler * users sourceforge net]
- Csaba Karai, developer
  [ckarai * users sourceforge net]
- Heiner Eichmann, developer
  [h.eichmann * gmx de]
- Jonas Baehr, developer
  [jonas baehr * users web de]
- Vaclav Juza, developer
  [vaclavjuza * seznam cz]
- Jan Lepper, developer
  [jan_lepper * gmx de]
- Andrey Matveyakin, developer
  [a.matveyakin * gmail.com]
- Frank Schoolmeesters, documentation and marketing coordinator
  [codeknight * users sourceforge net]
- Richard Holt, documentation
  [richard holt * gmail com]
- Matej Urbancic, Marketing & Product Research
  [matej * amis net]

Since Krusader-2.1.0 we have joined KDE Extragear.


Package Description
===================
Krusader is an advanced, twin-panel (commander-style) file-manager for
KDE and other desktops

Krusader is a simple, easy, powerful, twin-panel file manager 
(commander-style) for KDE and other *nix desktops, similar to Midnight
or Total Commander. It provides all the file management features you
could possibly want.

Plus: extensive Archive handling, mounted Filesystem support, FTP,
advanced Search module, viewer/Editor, directory Synchronization,
file content Comparisons, powerful batch Renaming and much, much more.

It supports a wide variety of archive formats and can handle other KIO
slaves such as smb or fish. It is (almost) completely customizable, very
user friendly, fast and looks great on your desktop!

You should give it a try.