Directory Opus 50% Off till December 27

[djMot]

Most people may not be interested in this offer.  However, even if you are not a computer "Power User"  read on...

 

A few years ago, I switched over to Directory Opus from the standard, included Windows file management tool - aka Windows Explorer, and now "File Explorer" in Windows 10.

 

Since probably the biggest thing you do with a file manager is copy or move things from one place to another, a dual-pane (i.e., source / destination) file browser simply makes sense, right?  And that alone was enough of a selling point for me to want to get Directory Opus.  Gone are the days of opening two copies of File Explorer and arranging them on the screen so I could drag and drop files and folders from one to the other.  Shouldn't that all be doable in just one window anyway, Microsoft?  Well in Directory Opus, it is, and not only that, but you can also tell Windows you want to use Directory Opus instead of File Explorer, so it becomes a replacement for the default file browser.

 

But dual-pane file exploring is just the tip of a very vast iceberg.  Even I don't use more than a fraction of its capabilities, but I use the heck out of it for what I need it to do.  So here are some of the things it does:

 

• Normal File Management stuff, but better because of the built-in dual pane way it works.
   
• Tabs within each browser pane which may be persistent or temporary and extend the dual pane thing even further.
   
• FTP - better than FileZilla (but a slight extra cost for the "secure ftp" feature which I really haven't needed, but some might.)
   
• Handles ALL compressed file formats (create and read) so no need for 7-zip, WinZip, etc.
   
• Duplicate File Finder.
   
• Batch file renaming - great if you have lots of image or music files.
   
• Flatten a directory path - get a listing of all files in a folder and all of its sub-folders in a single listing.
   
• File Synchronization - even across a network,  AND from computers on the local machine and local network to an FTP site.
   
• I'll let their website give you even more details:  https://www.gpsoft.com.au

 

Only one CON I can think of is that Directory Opus does not have support for some of Windows File Explorer's more clever tricks.  Most recently in Windows 10, that means the "Quick Access" feature, which puts places you've recently browsed up at the top of the File Explorer window, is not implemented.  A post I read recently on their forum suggests that the reason is because Microsoft is rather fickle and keeps changing some of these new-fangled features, depreciating or eliminating others altogether.  This makes it really difficult for GP Software to have to keep re-developing core features of their own program to match what's all the rage over at Microsoft.  That said, they have an awesome "Favorites" feature, and Windows Libraries are supported, so I haven't found myself bumming over that other stuff that keeps changing anyway.

 

GP Software is an Australian company.  The Pro version of Directory Opus costs $89 AUD at full retail.  The AUD is falling against the US Dollar and UK Pound, but slightly up on the Canadian Dollar.  But still, with a 50% discount, this makes sense all around, but is even more attractive in the UK and USA.  So take 50% off the currencies shown here:

 

 

 

 

Just wanted you to have all the facts.  I would not want to use a computer without this software, and clearly I'm passionate about its capabilities and how much better it makes my life using Windows or I wouldn't go to all the trouble of writing such an elaborate post.  Discounted to 50% brings it into decision range for even non-Power Users, who will probably feel much more powerful for their purchase.

 

REMEMBER TO USE THE DISCOUNT CODE shown in the email I received from GP Software shown below.  And since the links probably didn't survive the copy/paste from my email to this post, here is their website address again:  https://www.gpsoft.com.au

 

 

It's the GP Software 2015 Holiday Sale!

To celebrate the end of another fine year of Directory Opus development, GP Software is pleased to announce the 2015 Holiday sale is now on!

Until December 26th, everything Directory Opus-related is 50% off! That means:

• Directory Opus Light is 50% off
• Directory Opus Pro is 50% off
• Upgrades from Opus 10 or earlier to Opus 11 are 50% off
• Extra licences are 50% off
• Optional features like Advanced FTP and USB export are 50% off

It's all 50% off!

To take advantage of this sale, use the coupon code HALFPRICE2015 before December 27th.

• To upgrade or buy new copies of Opus 11, visit the Directory Opus online purchase page.
• To add licences and optional features to your existing licence, login to the My Account page.

We hope you've had a great 2015. Enjoy the holiday season and we wish you a fantastic year in 2016!

All the best,
Greg & Jon
GP Software, Brisbane, Australia

 

 

 

[Astronomer]

I've used it in the past @djMotr and loved it. Another advantage it has is full multithreading, so it can do many operations at once. I may take another look at it. thanks for the head's-up!

[Astronomer]

FYI, the manual is 972 pages.

[deerejon]

Just requested the 60 day evaluation...so far loving it...!!

Thanks...

[djMot]

Just requested the 60 day evaluation...so far loving it...!!

Thanks...

 

 

Was there any mention that the 50% discount would still apply after the 60 day evaluation?  The discount expires long before those 60 days are up.  Not sure how they are handling that.

[Astronomer]

Was there any mention that the 50% discount would still apply after the 60 day evaluation?  The discount expires long before those 60 days are up.  Not sure how they are handling that.

 

I think the 27th is the hard cutoff date to buy it at 50% off.

 

Thanks again for the reminder of this awesome program @@djMot!  I just bought it and skinned it with a dark theme. Man, this is an awesome tool. I love the folder tabs, and so much more.

 

I also ditched iTunes on my PC and replaced it with Media Monkey Gold (also dark themed. I hate bright white apps/screens).

 

Cheers, and Merry Christmas!

[Merlin007]

Same here dj.  Been trying it out since you mentioned it and love.  So Merry Christmas to me, I bought it.    Skinned it, the tabs are very cool, and is very customizeable.

 

Cheers and Merry Christmas.