GNU Screen vs tmux : Which is Better?

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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

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tmux

tmux is a software application that can be used to multiplex several virtual consoles, allowing a user to access multiple separate terminal sessions inside a single terminal window or remote terminal session.

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD

GNU Screen VS tmux Feature comparision

Feature GNU Screen tmux
Customizable
Terminal-based
Horizontal Split
Portable
Terminal emulator
Serial terminal
Driverless
Command line interface
Multiple Instances
Session management
Vertical Split
Configurable
Function Key Shortcuts
Support for Multiple Monitors
Plugins
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