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Gnome MPlayer vs ptpython

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

Gnome MPlayer

Gnome MPlayer

Video & Movies

Gnome MPlayer is a simple, open-source media player for the GNOME desktop environment on Linux. It plays most audio and video formats using the mplayer backend.

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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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