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netcat vs TcpView For Linux

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

netcat

netcat

Network & Admin

Netcat is a networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. It can be used to create simple one-shot connections, interface with more full-featured network services, and build quick backdoors and relays.

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TcpView For Linux

TcpView For Linux

Network & Admin

TcpView is a network monitoring tool for Linux that shows detailed listings of all TCP and UDP endpoints on a system. It provides information on the process using each connection and its IP address and port.

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