4 - all keybinds and options reviewed by the team and frozen (see #422)
5 - reduced number of keybinds
6 - greatly improved help screen readability
7 - `nuke`: sample opener (CLI-only by default) and plugin
8 - fast line redraws instead of full screen refresh (thanks @annagrram)
9 - auto archive handling by extension (see config `NNN_ARCHIVE`)
10 - Lead key simplified to bookmark key (<kbd>b</kbd> or <kbd>^/</kbd>)
11 - single key to toggle order (<kbd>t</kbd> or <kbd>^T</kbd>)
13 - `.cbcp`: copy selection to system clipboard (internal, program option `-x`)
14 - `.ntfy`: show noti on cp, mv, rm completion (internal, program option `-x`)
15 - `autojump`: navigate using autojump
16 - `upload`: paste text files to http://ix.io, upload rest to https://file.io
17 - all fuzzy plugins modified to support both `fzf` and `fzy`
18 - more control on plugins
19 - prefix `-` to skip directory refresh after running (cmd as) plugin
20 - suffix `*` to skip confirmation after running cmd as plugin
21 - indicate range selection mode with `*`
22 - list keys at bookmark and plugin key prompts
23 - visit to pinned dir like bookmarks (Bookmark key followed by <kbd>,</kbd>)
24 - toggle executable (key <kbd>*</kbd>)
25 - show mime along with file details
26 - more special keys at empty filter prompt:
27 - apply the last filter (<kbd>^L</kbd>)
28 - toggle between string and regex (<kbd>/</kbd>)
29 - toggle case-sensitivity (<kbd>:</kbd>)
30 - retain filter on <kbd>Esc</kbd>, <kbd>Up</kbd>, <kbd>Down</kbd>
31 - show filter details when filter is on
32 - remove option to run filter as cmd on prompt key (can be disruptive)
34 - option `-x`: enable notis and copy selection to system clipboard
35 - option `-g`: regex filters (string filter is default now)
36 - option `-Q`: quit program without confirmation
37 - option `-s`: load session
38 - option `-n`: start in nav-as-you-type mode
39 - option `-v`: version sort
40 - option `-V`: show program version
41 - option `-A`: disable dir auto-select
42 - ISO 8601 compliant date in status bar
43 - ported to Haiku OS (thanks @annagrram)
44 - sort only filtered entries (to avoid directory refresh)
45 - fix `getplugs` to install hidden files
46 - fix several selection issues (see #400)
47 - fix detail mode not restored on loading session
48 - fix symlink to directory not auto-selected
49 - fix regex error on partial regex patterns
50 - fix symlink not shown if `stat(2)` on target fails
51 - fix flags when spawning a CLI opener as default FM
52 - fix issue with stat flag on Sun (no support for `dirent.d_type`)
53 - fix current file in current context not saved correctly in session
54 - signed source distribution on release
55 - simplified debugging with line numbers in logs
57 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
62 - Fix always archiving current file
63 - More elaborate docs on selection changes
65 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70 - sessions (thanks @annagrram)
71 - `rclone` support for remote access (mount _any_ cloud storage!!!)
72 - toggle selection with <kbd>Space</kbd> or <kbd>^J</kbd>
73 - ignore events during selection so the `+` symbol is not lost
74 - run custom (non-shell-interpreted) commands like plugins
75 - configure _cd-on-quit_ as the default behaviour
76 - create parent dirs for new files and dirs, duplicate a file/dir anywhere
77 - _copy/move as_ workflow (thanks @KlzXS)
78 - edit , flush selection buffer (thanks @KlzXS)
79 - support xargs with minimal options (as in BusyBox) (thanks @KlzXS)
80 - changed the key to size sort to <kbd>z</kbd>
81 - additional key <kbd>]</kbd> to show command prompt
82 - mount archives using `archivemount`
83 - smoother double click handling
84 - program option `-R` to disable rollover at edges
85 - keybind collision checker (for custom keybind config) (thanks @annagrram)
86 - show size of file in bytes in status bar in disk usage mode
87 - pass unresolved path as second argument (`$2`) to plugin
88 - mechanism for plugins to control active directory
89 - all binary questions are confirmed by <kbd>y</kbd> or <kbd>Y</kbd>
91 - some plugins renamed
92 - integrated `shellcheck` in CI, POSIX-compliance fixes (thanks @koalaman)
93 - `getplugs` - detect modifications in exiting plugin file (thanks @KlzXS)
94 - `drag-file` & `drop-file`: drag & drop files using dragon
95 - `gutenread`: browse, download and read from Project Gutenberg
96 - `suedit` - edit file with superuser permissions
97 - `fzhist` - fuzzy select commands from history, edit and run
98 - `fzcd` - change to a fuzzy-searched directory
99 - `rename` - batch rename directory or selection using qmv or vidir
100 - `pskill` - fuzzy list a process or zombies by name and kill
101 - `exetoggle` - toggle executable status of hovered file
102 - `treeview` - informative tree output with file permissions and size
103 - `chksum` - recursively calculate checksum for files in hovered directory
104 - `fzopen` renamed to `fzopen`
105 - `imgsxiv` instructions added to browse and rename images
106 - create link to current file
107 - additional key <kbd>;</kbd> to execute plugin
108 - more explicit force removal message
109 - force non-detachable internal edits in $EDITOR (option `-E`)
110 - export current file as `$nnn` (instead of `$NN`)
111 - fix file open failure from browser when configured as default FM
113 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
118 - plugins for image preview, image and video thumbnails
119 - redesigned selection workflow
120 - drop path prefix for files in current dir for selection based archives
121 - custom direct keybinds for plugins
122 - libreadline `.history` file moved to `nnn` config directory
123 - export current entry as `$NN` at command prompt
124 - more informative status bar in light/detail modes
125 - auto-proceed to next file on single file select
126 - path clipping for long paths
127 - completely revamped wiki
128 - new program options:
129 - `-a` to use file access time throughout the program
130 - `-c` to indicate cli-only opener
131 - `-f` to run filter as command on <kbd>^P</kbd>
132 - `-o` replaces config `NNN_RESTRICT_NAV_OPEN`
133 - `-t` replaces config `NNN_NO_AUTOSELECT`
134 - `-r` replaces config `NNN_OPS_PROG`
136 - `vidthumb` - show video thumbnails in terminal
137 - `mediainf` - show media info (decoupled as a plugin)
138 - `notes` - open a quick notes file/dir in `$EDITOR` (decoupled as a plugin)
139 - `dups` - list duplicate files in the current directory
140 - `oldbigfile` - list large files by access time
141 - `moclyrics` - show lyrics of the track currently playing in MOC
142 - `uidgid` list uid and gid of files in directory
143 - `mocplay` - now detects if a track is playing or not
144 - `organize` - categorize files and move to respective directories
145 - `pastebin` - now uses ix.io paste service
146 - `fzy-edit` - merged into `fzy-open`
147 - `viuimg` - fix directory view
148 - `checksum` - fixed POSIX compliance issues
149 - `boom` - play music in MOC
151 - select entry: <kbd>Space</kbd> and <kbd>^J</kbd>
152 - select range (or clear selection): <kbd>m</kbd> and <kbd>^K</kbd>
153 - select all in dir: <kbd>a</kbd>
154 - list selection: <kbd>M</kbd>
155 - <kbd>^N</kbd> replaces <kbd>^T</kbd> to toggle _nav-as-you-type_
156 - <kbd>Shift TAB</kbd> to reverse context cycle
157 - <kbd>'</kbd> to jump to first file in dir
158 - <kbd>S</kbd> for du, <kbd>A</kbd> for apparent du
159 - additional key <kbd>:</kbd> to run plugin
160 - additional key <kbd>F2</kbd> to rename file
161 - additional key <kbd>F5</kbd> to redraw
162 - quit context key <kbd>Leadq</kbd> is removed
163 - Leader key combinations:
164 - <kbd>Lead'</kbd> to jump to first file in dir
165 - <kbd>Lead]</kbd> go to next active context
166 - <kbd>Lead[</kbd> go to prev active context
167 - <kbd>Lead.</kbd> toggle show hidden files
168 - improved duplicate file workflow
169 - improved batch rename workflow when a selection exists
170 - removed the wild load option (`-w`)
171 - removed quick notes (added plugin `notes`)
172 - fix #225 (thanks @KlzXS)
173 - fix `tar`/`bsdtar` always creating tar archives (and not by suffix)
174 - fix single mouse click to select file not working
175 - fix symlink to dir removed on batch rename
176 - fix detail mode not set with program option `-S`
178 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
184 - view image or browse a directory of images in terminal
185 - show image thumbnails
186 - PDF and text file reader
187 - calculate and verify checksum of selection or file
188 - append (and play) selection/dir/file music in MOC
189 - variable bitrate mp3 ringtone generator
190 - split current file or join selection
191 - better experience on Termux (and touch based devices)
192 - mouse scrolling support (with ncursesw6.0 and above)
193 - tap/left click to visit parent, toggle nav-as-you-type mode
194 - light mode set as default
195 - show status bar and use reverse video in light mode
196 - changed program options
198 - `-H`: show hidden files
200 - support `XDG_CONFIG_HOME`
201 - support <kbd>/</kbd> as an additional Leader key when filter is on
202 - sort by file extension
203 - use zip/unzip/tar if atool/bsdtar not found
204 - support duplicate file (key <kbd>^R</kbd>, same as rename file)
205 - new config option `NNN_SSHFS_OPTS` to specify `sshfs` options
206 - restrict opening 0 byte files (`NNN_RESTRICT_0B` is obsolete)
207 - critical defects fixed
208 - fix #276 - crash with variable length inotify event handling
209 - fix #285 - hang after deleting/moving current directory
210 - fix #274 - a broken prompt on empty input with libreadline
211 - fix #304 - list selection from another instance
212 - `cmatrix` as locker fallback
213 - wait for user input after running a command from prompt
214 - scrolloff set to 3 from 5
216 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
222 - new location for config files - `~/.config/nnn`
223 - plugin dir location: `~/.config/nnn/plugins`
224 - selection file `.nnncp` is now `~/.config/nnn/.selection`
226 - pdfview: view a PDF in pager
227 - nmount: (un)mount a storage device
228 - ndiff: file and directory diff for selection
229 - hexview: view a file in hex
230 - imgresize: batch resize images to desktop resolution
231 - ipinfo: check your IP address and whois information
232 - transfer: upload a file to transfer.in
233 - pastebin: paste the contents of a text file to paste.ubuntu.com
234 - boom: play random music from a directory
235 - nwal: set an image as wallpaper using nitrogen
236 - pywal: set selected image as wallpaper, change terminal color scheme
237 - getplugs: update plugins
239 - support `bsdtar`, simplify `patool` integration
240 - native batch rename support (`vidir` dependency dropped)
241 - changes to support [configuration](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/nnn-as-default-file-manager) as the default file manager
242 - per-context detail/light mode
243 - case-insensitive version compare
244 - shortcut to visit `/` - <kbd>`</kbd> (backtick)
245 - vim-like scrolloff support
246 - <kbd>^D</kbd> & <kbd>^U</kbd>: scroll half page, <kbd>PgDn</kbd> & <kbd>PdUp</kbd>: scroll full page
247 - fix selection across contexts
248 - recognize <kbd>Home</kbd> and <kbd>End</kbd> keys at prompt for editing
249 - fix broken program option `-b`
250 - POSIX-compliant user-scripts (wherever possible)
251 - `NNN_SCRIPT` is retired (replaced by plugins)
253 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
258 - FreeDesktop.org compliant trashing
259 - mark selected entries with `+`
260 - _wild_ mode (option `-w`, key <kbd>^W</kbd>) for _nav-as-you-type_
261 - POSIX-compliant GUI app launcher with drop-down menu (key <kbd>=</kbd>)
263 - upload image to imgur
264 - send selection to Android using kdeconnect-cli
265 - show permissions in detail mode
266 - cp, mv progress bar for Linux (needs advcpmv) [BSD, macOS shows on <kbd>^T</kbd>]
267 - make libreadline an optional dep (reduces memory usage)
268 - minimize the number of redraws
269 - handle screen resize gracefully
270 - option `-d` to show hidden files (`NNN_SHOW_HIDDEN` is removed)
271 - additional key <kbd>K</kbd> to toggle selection
272 - change visit start dir key to <kbd>@</kbd>
273 - option `-C` to disable colors removed
274 - per-context initial directory replaced by program start dir
275 - marker msg when spawning new shell removed
276 - rename debug file to `nnndbg`
278 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
284 - repo of user-contributed scripts
285 - substring search for filters (option `-s`)
286 - version sort (option `-n`)
287 - disk usage calculation abort with <kbd>^C</kbd>
288 - create sym/hard link(s) to files in selection
289 - archiving of selection
290 - show dir symlinks along with dirs in top
291 - fixed CJK character handling at prompts
292 - key `N` (1 <= N <= 4) to switch to context N
293 - bring back `NNN_OPENER` to specify file opener
294 - env var `NNN_NOTE` and keybind <kbd>^N</kbd> for quick notes
295 - handle multiple arguments in VISUAL/EDITOR
296 - show the current directory being scanned in `du` mode
297 - select all files (<kbd>Y</kbd>)
298 - show command prompt (<kbd>^P</kbd>)
299 - key <kbd>,</kbd> replaces <kbd>`</kbd> as alternative Leader Key
300 - keybind for visit pinned directory is now <kbd>^B</kbd>
301 - additional key <kbd>^V</kbd> to run or select custom script
302 - use libreadline for command prompt
303 - reduce delay on <kbd>Esc</kbd> press
304 - config option to avoid unexpected behaviour on 0-byte file open (see #187)
305 - rename config option `DISABLE_FILE_OPEN_ON_NAV` to `NNN_RESTRICT_NAV_OPEN`
306 - keys removed - <kbd>$</kbd>, <kbd>^</kbd>, <kbd>Backspace</kbd>, <kbd>^H</kbd>, <kbd>^P</kbd>, <kbd>^M</kbd>, <kbd>^W</kbd>, <kbd>`</kbd>
308 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
314 - (neo)vim plugin [nnn.vim](https://github.com/mcchrish/nnn.vim)
316 - Fix issues with file copy, move, remove
317 - Handle <kbd>Del</kbd> in rename prompt
318 - Pass correct `file` option to identify mime
319 - Support selection across directories and contexts
320 - Offer option `force` before file remove
321 - Keys <kbd>Tab</kbd>, <kbd>^I</kbd> to go to next active context
322 - Per-context directory color specified by `$NNN_CONTEXT_COLORS`
323 - Option `-c` is removed
324 - Option `-C` to disable colors
325 - Choose script to run from a script directory
326 - Run a command (or launch an application)
327 - Run file as executable (key <kbd>C</kbd>)
328 - Documentation on lftp integration for remote file transfers
329 - Support a _combined_ set of arguments to `$EDITOR`, `$PAGER` and `$SHELL`
330 - Handle > 2 GB files on 32-bit ARM
331 - Env var `$DISABLE_FILE_OPEN_ON_NAV` to disable file open on <kbd>Right</kbd> or <kbd>l</kbd>
332 - `NUL`-terminated file paths in selection list instead of `LF`
333 - Better support for Termux and Cygwin environments
335 - <kbd>^I</kbd> - go to next active context
336 - <kbd>^T</kbd> - toggle _navigate-as-you-type_
338 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
344 - Inclusion in several distros including Arch Linux official repo
345 - Multiple contexts (_aka_ tabs _aka_ workspaces) [max 4]
346 - Copy, move, remove selected files, remove current file
347 - [Leader key](https://github.com/jarun/nnn#leader-key) (like vim)
348 - In-built GUI app launcher with up to 2 arguments (key <kbd>o</kbd>)
349 - List copy selection (key <kbd>y</kbd>)
350 - Env var `NNN_NO_AUTOSELECT` to disable dir auto-select
351 - Key <kbd>Esc</kbd> exits prompt, <kbd>^L</kbd> clears prompt
352 - Program runtime help revamped
353 - Static code analysis integration
354 - gcc-8 warnings fixed
356 - <kbd>^W</kbd> - go to pinned dir
357 - <kbd>^X</kbd> - delete current entry
358 - <kbd>^Q</kbd> - quit program
359 - `nlay` is retired (functionality built into `nnn`)
360 - `chdir` prompt is retired
361 - Env var `NNN_NO_X` retired, selection now works out of the box
362 - Only single-char bookmark keys (to work with Leader key)
364 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
370 - Mode to show apparent size (key `S`)
371 - Script to integrate `patool` instead of `atool`
372 - Support `bashlock` (OS X) and `lock` (BSD) as terminal locker
373 - Symbol `@/` for symlink to dir
374 - Dependency on `libreadline` removed
376 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
382 - Support unlimited number of scripts
383 - Pass currently selected filename as first argument to custom scripts
384 - Support directory auto-select in _navigate-as-you-type_ mode
385 - Show selection name in archive name prompt
386 - Support Cygwin opener
387 - Better support on RHEL 25 with earlier version on curses
388 - Sample script for `fzy` integration
389 - Now available on OpenBSD
390 - Disabled package generation for Ubuntu 17.10
392 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
398 - Run a custom script
399 - Archive selected file/directory
400 - Show number of cherry-picked files in multi-copy mode
401 - Env var `NNN_SHOW_HIDDEN` to show hidden files by default
402 - Additional information in help screen
403 - Give preference to env var VISUAL, if defined, over EDITOR
404 - New/changed/remapped shortcuts
405 - <kbd>^]</kbd> - spawn a new shell in current directory
406 - <kbd>r</kbd> - edit directory entries in vidir
407 - <kbd>R</kbd> - run a custom script
408 - <kbd>^I</kbd> - toggle navigate-as-you-type mode
409 - <kbd>L</kbd> - lock the current terminal (Linux-only)
410 - All Ctrl shortcuts enabled in navigate-as-you-type mode
411 - Fix: GUI programs closing when parent terminal is closed
412 - Recognize `~`, `-` and `&` at bookmark prompt
413 - Recognize ruby (.rb) files as text files
414 - Efficient integer-only file size calculation
415 - Official inclusion on openSUSE and Fedora
416 - Package generation for Ubuntu 18.04
418 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
424 - Batch rename/move/delete files in vidir from [moreutils](https://joeyh.name/code/moreutils/)
425 - Copy multiple file paths
426 - Copy file paths when X is unavailable
427 - Optionally quote individual file paths with single quotes on copy
428 - Use ISO 8601 date format in file details
429 - New/changed/remapped shortcuts:
430 - <kbd>^B</kbd> - show bookmark prompt (replaces <kbd>b</kbd>)
431 - <kbd>b</kbd> - pin current dir (replaces <kbd>^B</kbd>)
432 - <kbd>^J</kbd> - toggle du mode
433 - <kbd>R</kbd> - batch rename files in vidir
434 - <kbd>^F</kbd> - extract archive (replaces <kbd>^X</kbd>)
435 - <kbd>^G</kbd> - quit nnn and change dir
436 - <kbd>^X</kbd> - quit nnn (replaces <kbd>^Q</kbd>)
437 - Extra shortcuts enabled in nav-as-you-type mode:
438 - <kbd>^K</kbd>, <kbd>^Y</kbd> (file path copy)
439 - <kbd>^T</kbd> (toggles quoted file path copy)
440 - <kbd>^R</kbd> (rename)
441 - <kbd>^O</kbd> (open with...)
442 - <kbd>^B</kbd> (show bookmark prompt)
443 - <kbd>^V</kbd> (visit pinned dir)
444 - <kbd>^J</kbd> (toggle du mode)
445 - <kbd>^/</kbd> (open desktop opener)
446 - <kbd>^F</kbd> (extract archive)
447 - <kbd>^L</kbd> (refresh)
448 - <kbd>^G</kbd> (quit nnn and change dir)
449 - <kbd>^X</kbd> (quit nnn)
451 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
457 - Shortcut `^O` to open file with custom application
458 - Option `-b` to open bookmarks directly at start
459 - Huge performance improvements around file name storing and handling
460 - Several large static buffers removed or reduced
461 - Several internal algorithms fine tuned for performance/resource usage
463 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
469 - File and directory creation (`n`)
470 - Env variable `NNN_NOWAIT` to unblock nnn when opening files (DE-specific)
471 - Show current entry number in status bar
472 - Support archive listing (`F`) and extraction (`Ctrl-X`) [using `atool`]
473 - Show correct file size on i386 for large files (> 2GB)
475 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
481 - Monitor directory changes
482 - In-place file rename
483 - Pin (`Ctrl-B`) a directory and visit (`Ctrl-V`) it anytime
484 - Auto-completion scripts
485 - Show volume capacity and free in help
486 - Auto-fallback to light mode if too few columns (< 35)
487 - PackageCore integration
488 - Unsupported Function keys (they never work universally):
489 - `F2` (rename), use `Ctrl-R`
490 - `F5` (refresh), use `Ctrl-L`
492 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
498 - Show directories in custom color (default: enabled in blue)
499 - Option `-e` to use exiftool instead of mediainfo
500 - Fixed #34: nftw(3) broken with too many open descriptors
501 - More concise help screen
503 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
509 - Use the desktop opener (xdg-open on Linux, open(1) on OS X) to open files
510 - Option `NNN_USE_EDITOR` to open text files in EDITOR (fallback vi)
511 - Bookmark support (maximum 10, key `b`)
512 - *Navigate-as-you-type* mode (key `Insert` or option `-i`)
513 - Subtree search: gnome-search-tool, fallback catfish (key `^/`) (customizable)
514 - Show current directory content size and file count in disk usage mode
515 - Add detail view mode as default, use `-l` to start in light mode
516 - Shortcuts `F2` and `^L` to refresh and unfilter
517 Note: if filter is empty, `Enter` *opens* the currently selected file now
518 - Help screen shows bookmarks and configuration
519 - Show a message when calculating disk usage
520 - Show the spawned shell level
521 - Linux only: use vlock as the locker on timeout (set using `NNN_IDLE_TIMEOUT`)
523 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
529 - Introducing nlay - a highly customizable bash script to handle media type
530 - nnn is on [Homebrew](http://braumeister.org/formula/nnn) now
531 - RPM packages for CentOS 7 and Fedora 24 generated on release
534 - *Search-as-you-type*
536 - Option `-S` to start in disk usage analyzer mode
537 - Show media information (using mediainfo)
538 - Use readline at change directory prompt
539 - Jump to prev directories using `cd .....` (with `.` as PWD)
540 - Jump to initial directory using `&`
541 - Show help, mediainfo and file info in PAGER
542 - Several optimizations
544 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
550 - Behaviour and navigation
551 - Detail view (default: disabled) with:
552 - file type (directory, regular, symlink etc.)
554 - human-readable file size
555 - current item in reverse video
556 - number of items in current directory
557 - full name of currently selected file in 'bar'
558 - Show details of the currently selected file (stat, file)
559 - Disk usage analyzer mode (within the same fs, doesn't follow symlinks)
560 - Directories first (even with sorting)
561 - Sort numeric names in numeric order
562 - Case-insensitive alphabetic content listing instead of upper case first
563 - Key `-` to jump to last visited directory
564 - Roll over at the first and last entries of a directory (with Up/Down keys)
565 - Removed navigation restriction with relative paths (and let permissions handle it)
566 - Sort entries by file size (largest to smallest)
567 - Shortcut to invoke file name copier (set using environment variable `NNN_COPIER`)
569 - Set `NNN_OPENER` to let a desktop opener handle it all. E.g.:
570 export NNN_OPENER=xdg-open
571 export NNN_OPENER=gnome-open
572 export NNN_OPENER=gvfs-open
573 - Selective file associations (ignored if `NNN_OPENER` is set):
574 - Associate plain text files (determined using file) with vi
575 - Associate common audio and video mimes with mpv
576 - Associate PDF files with [zathura](https://pwmt.org/projects/zathura/)
577 - Removed `less` as default file opener (there is no universal standalone opener utility)
578 - You can customize further (see [how to change file associations](#change-file-associations))
579 - `NNN_FALLBACK_OPENER` is the last line of defense:
580 - If the executable in static file association is missing
581 - If a file type was not handled in static file association
582 - This may be the best option to set your desktop opener to
583 - To enable the desktop file manager key, set `NNN_DE_FILE_MANAGER`. E.g.:
584 export NNN_DE_FILE_MANAGER=thunar
586 - All redundant buffer removal
587 - All frequently used local chunks now static
588 - Removed some redundant string allocation and manipulation
589 - Simplified some roundabout procedures
590 - Compiler warnings fixed
591 - strip the final binary
593 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------