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GNU Screen vs OpenSSH

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

GNU Screen

GNU Screen

Os & Utilities

GNU Screen is a terminal multiplexer that allows a user to access multiple separate terminal sessions inside a single terminal window or remote SSH session. It enables switching between multiple programs in one terminal, detach them and reattach them to a different terminal, and more.

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OpenSSH

OpenSSH

Security & Privacy

OpenSSH is a free and open source suite of network connectivity tools for remote login and other secure network services over an unsecured network. It provides secure encrypted communication channels between two devices.

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