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Rootkit Hunter vs TexAu

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

Rootkit Hunter

Rootkit Hunter

Security & Privacy

Rootkit Hunter is an open source rootkit scanner for Linux. It scans for rootkits, backdoors, and local exploits by comparing file properties like permissions, sizes, and hashes against known good values.

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TexAu

TexAu

Office & Productivity

TexAu is a LaTeX editor and PDF viewer designed for academic writing. It provides an intuitive interface for writing papers, books, theses and more with LaTeX. Key features include syntax highlighting, auto-completion, reference management, and integrated PDF viewing.

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