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EmulationStation vs XChat for Linux

A side-by-side look at EmulationStation and XChat for Linux. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

EmulationStation

EmulationStation

Gaming Software

EmulationStation is a graphical front-end for emulators like RetroArch, OpenEmu, and standalone emulators. It allows you to visually browse your game collections and launch games directly from a unified interface.

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XChat for Linux

XChat for Linux

Social & Communications

XChat is an open source IRC chat client for Linux. It has a simple, easy-to-use graphical interface, supports multiple servers and channels, and offers plugins and scripts for customization.

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