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GKrellM vs ptpython

A side-by-side look at GKrellM and ptpython. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GKrellM

GKrellM

System & Hardware

GKrellM is a free, open source system monitoring tool for Linux that displays CPU, memory, disk, and network usage statistics on a desktop panel similar to Windows task manager. It supports multiple panels, themes, and plugins.

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ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

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