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PuTTY vs xmodmap

A side-by-side look at PuTTY and xmodmap. 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.

terminal-emulatorssh-clientremote-accesscommand-line
xmodmap

xmodmap

Os & Utilities

xmodmap is a utility for modifying keyboard mappings and pointer button mappings in Xorg. It allows users to remap keys and buttons and assign different functions without having to edit configuration files directly.

keyboardkey-mappingxorgutility

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