byobu vs GNU Screen : Which is Better?

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byobu

Byobu is a GPLv3 open source text-based window manager and terminal multiplexer. Developed by Dustin Kirkland

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux

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GNU Screen

GNU Screen is a terminal multiplexer, a software application that can be used to multiplex several virtual consoles, allowing a user to access multiple separate login sessions inside a single terminal window, or detach and reattach sessions from a terminal. Developed by Free Software Foundation

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux Xfce

byobu VS GNU Screen Feature comparision

Feature byobu GNU Screen
Terminal emulator
Terminal-based
Horizontal Split
Portable
Customizable
Multiple Instances
Session management
Serial terminal
Driverless
Command line interface
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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