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IPython vs sxiv

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

IPython

IPython

Development

IPython is an interactive Python shell and notebook environment for data analysis and scientific computing. It offers enhanced introspection, rich media, shell syntax, tab completion, and integrates well with matplotlib for data visualization.

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sxiv

sxiv

Photos & Graphics

sxiv is a simple image viewer for X. It is highly customizable and allows for fast navigation and viewing of images. Features include floating point zoom, navigating with mouse or keyboard, multiple modes for viewing and sorting, and options for image manipulation.

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