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IPtraf-ng vs ptpython

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

IPtraf-ng

IPtraf-ng

Network & Admin

IPtraf-ng is an open-source command-line network monitoring utility for Linux. It gathers various types of information about network traffic including IP traffic, ICMP and TCP connections, and OSPF information.

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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.

replreadlineautocompletionsyntax-highlighting

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