`::::::::1) The ``Dual-pane vs. tri-pane`` argument: the command line on the bottom is a line, not a pane, if you ask me. Anyway, regardless of my opinion (or yours, for that matter) see #3. ::::::::2) The ``too evolved to be called clones`` argument. Just look at them. They even look like Norton Commander. They run in the console (Windows Explorer does not). The panes are drawn with line-drawing characters (Windows Explorer's aren't). Their lineage is totally obvious. ::::::::3) I can't believe you're missing the point again!!! USAGE IN QUALIFIED CIRCLES IS ALL THAT MATTERS!!!!!!!!!    `