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PuTTY vs rxvt-unicode

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

PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows. Developed by Simon Tatham, PuTTY provides a lightweight and versatile tool for connecting to remote servers using various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. It is widely used for secure and convenient command-line access to remote systems.

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rxvt-unicode

rxvt-unicode

Os & Utilities

rxvt-unicode is a customizable terminal emulator for X Window System. It is a fork of the well-known terminal emulator rxvt. Key features include Unicode support, tabs, alpha and background transparency, as well as other options that allow you to customize the look and feel.

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