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MacPorts vs tcpdump

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

MacPorts

MacPorts

Os & Utilities

MacPorts is an open-source community initiative that aims to design an easy-to-use system for compiling, installing, and upgrading either command-line, X11 or Aqua based open-source software on the Mac operating system.

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tcpdump

tcpdump

Network & Admin

tcpdump is a command-line network monitoring and data acquisition tool used to capture packet data flowing over a network. It can intercept and log traffic passing over a digital network or part of a network.

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