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Minicom vs SSH Terminal Emulator

A side-by-side look at Minicom and SSH Terminal Emulator. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Minicom

Minicom

Network & Admin

Minicom is a text-based serial port communication program that runs in a terminal. It is useful for connecting to devices like routers, switches, and serial consoles to configure them over a serial cable.

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SSH Terminal Emulator

SSH Terminal Emulator

Network & Admin

An SSH terminal emulator is a software program that allows you to connect to remote servers and devices using the SSH protocol. It provides a terminal interface to execute commands and access files on the remote system from your local computer.

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