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screen
Terminal multiplexer that splits a terminal between several processes
Description
GNU Screen is a terminal multiplexer that splits a physical terminal between several processes, typically interactive shells. It allows you to detach and reattach sessions, making it essential for remote work and long-running processes.
AI Summary
Classic terminal multiplexer for session management, detaching, and reattaching
Capabilities
- + Split terminal between multiple processes
- + Detach and reattach terminal sessions
- + Keep processes running after disconnecting
- + Share terminal sessions between users
Use When
- → You need to keep processes running after disconnecting from SSH
- → You want to multiplex terminal sessions
Avoid When
- x You want a more modern multiplexer (use tmux instead)