[PLUG] Terminal multiplexers

[Louis Kowolowski]

Same concept as a terminal with tabs, but with the added benefit of the ability to disconnect it from the display (allows you to leave things running in a terminal with out being connected to the host). 

You can also script it, whether you want to have it perform actions while you’re using it, or to customize how it starts. Some people configure it to start with multiple sessions, running different applications in each session. You could configure different types of this and run them on demand.

There are lots of options. Its quite flexible. I use it daily, but rarely on my local machine.


> On Mar 27, 2019, at 7:38 AM, Rich Shepard <rshepard at appl-ecosys.com> wrote:
> 
> Just learned about tmux, a terminal multiplexer supposedly similar to
> screen. The man page tells me what it does and I want to understand when it
> would be appropriate to use it.
> 
> If you have used tmux (or another terminal multiplexer) please explain the
> context. What benefits does it provide and in what situations?
> 
> A curious mind wants to learn,
> 
> Rich
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