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htop vs strace

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

htop

htop

Os & Utilities

htop is an interactive process viewer for Linux. It is similar to the default top command but with a customizable interface, additional features, and improved usability.

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strace

strace

Os & Utilities

strace is a diagnostic, debugging and instructional userspace utility for Linux. It is used to monitor and tamper with interactions between processes and the Linux kernel, including system calls, signal deliveries, and changes of process state.

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