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[xubuntu] Thunar- display number of items in folder?

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http://ubuntuforums.org – I am using Xubuntu 12.04 on my notebook. I use the detailed list view in Thunar. Is there a way to make Thunar display the number of items in a subdirectory like Nautilus does? When I open up a folder, all it says is "4.1kb" for every subdirectory, which isn't helpful in the least. I have searched for an answer, but have found nothing. Any help appreciated. (Hardware)

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Submitted by dayu on 10/02/2012

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