Screen vs. Tmux

Main Difference

Screen and Tmux both are the terminal multiplexers that have been fabricated for the Unix-like platforms. Although they are in common in many aspects but as well differ from each other on basis of many features. They are equally capable for managing multiple shell instances simultaneously within a single session. Both can offer shared sessions for more than one users connecting at the same time. Screen is GPL based license as a GNU project while Tmux is distributed on the terms of the BSD license. GNU Screen has been around for a longer time as compare to the Tmux. GNU Screen is more-likely to be available on a system to be used. Screen has the feature of “Zmodem Transfer” while Tmux lacks this feature of Zmodem Transfer. GNU Screen offers user to may connect to serial devise (scree-r/dev/ttyS0115200) while this connectivity is not supported by Tmux.

Screen vs. Tmux — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Screen and Tmux

Screen vs. Tmux

Screen is GPL based license as a GNU project while Tmux is distributed on the terms of the BSD license.

Screen vs. Tmux

Feature of “Line-Wrapping” is offered by the GNU Screen for toggling long line wrapping by simply Ctrl+a r. While Tmux does not support this feature of “Line Wrapping”.

Screen vs. Tmux

GNU Screen has been around for a longer time as compare to the Tmux.

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Screen has the feature of “Zmodem Transfer” while Tmux lacks this feature of Zmodem Transfer.

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The feature of Client / Server System is only supported by the Tmux for auto start of server instantly when first Tmux session is created. But this feature is not supported by Client / Server System.

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Tmux supports the feature of “Synchronize-Panes” in which duplicate input to any of the pane to all other panes in the same window using the command “ctrl-b :set-window-option synchronize-panes on|off”. GNU Screen also support this feature but using different command i.e. :”at # stuff "command".

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Screen vs. Tmux

Window-splitting is far flexible in Tmux as compare to Screen.

Screen vs. Tmux

GNU Screen offers user to may connect to serial devise (scree-r/dev/ttyS0115200) while this connectivity is not supported by Tmux.

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GNU Screen is more-likely to be available on a system to be used.

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Tmux offer the option to limit the window size over Screen.

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As compare to Screen, Tmux is quite easily scriptable from the shell.

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Screen offers wider platform support e.g. IRIX and HP-UX while Tmux omits this feature.

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Screen vs. Tmux

When multiple terminals are attached to single session, In Screen each attached terminal view is independent of the other while In Tmux all attached terminals see the same thing.

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In Tmux the frames can be split in both horizontally as well as vertically while on the other hand GNU Screen can only split frames horizontally.

Screennoun

A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.

a fire screen

Screennoun

A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.

Screennoun

A frame supporting a mesh of bars or wires used to classify fragments of stone by size, allowing the passage of fragments whose a diameter is smaller than the distance between the bars or wires.

Screennoun

The informational viewing area of electronic devices, where output is displayed.

Screennoun

The viewing surface or area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentation.

Screennoun

One of the individual regions of a video game, etc. divided into separate screens.

Screennoun

(computer) The visualised data or imagery displayed on a computer screen.

After you turn on the computer, the login screen appears.

Screennoun

(basketball) An offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate.

Screennoun

(baseball) The protective netting which protects the audience from flying objects

Jones caught the foul up against the screen.

Screennoun

(cricket) An erection of white canvas or wood placed on the boundary opposite a batsman to make the ball more easily visible.

Screennoun

(printing) A stencil upon a framed mesh through which paint is forced onto printed-on material; the frame with the mesh itself.

Screennoun

(nautical) A collection of less-valuable vessels that travel with a more valuable one for the latter's protection.

Screennoun

(architecture) A dwarf wall or partition carried up to a certain height for separation and protection, as in a church, to separate the aisle from the choir, etc.

Screennoun

(genetics) A technique used to identify genes so as to study gene functions.

Screennoun

A large scarf.

Screenverb

To filter by passing through a screen.

Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.

Screenverb

To shelter or conceal.

Screenverb

To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing.

The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing.

Screenverb

To present publicly (on the screen).

The news report will be screened at 11:00 tonight.

Screenverb

To fit with a screen.

We need to screen this porch. These bugs are driving me crazy.

Screenverb

(medicine) To examine patients or treat a sample in order to detect a chemical or a disease, or to assess susceptibility to a disease.

Screenverb

To search chemical libraries by means of a computational technique in order to identify chemical compounds which would potentially bind to a given biological target such as a protein.

Screennoun

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

Screennoun

something that keeps things out or hinders sight;

they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet

Screennoun

display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created

Screennoun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something;

they crouched behind the screenunder cover of darkness

Screennoun

protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects)

Screennoun

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

Screennoun

a door that is a screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open door;

he heard the screen slam as she left

Screennoun

partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

Screenverb

test or examine for the presence of disease or infection;

screen the blood for the HIV virus

Screenverb

examine methodically;

screen the suitcases

Screenverb

examine in order to test suitability;

screen these samplesscreen the job applicants

Screenverb

project onto a screen for viewing;

screen a film

Screenverb

prevent from entering;

block out the strong sunlight

Screenverb

separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Screenverb

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

What is Screen?

Screen is the terminal multiplexer fabricated for th Unix-like platforms. It can handle multiple shell instances or “windows” at the same time within a single session. Screen is GPL based license as a GNU project. It offers user to may connect to serial devise (scree-r/dev/ttyS0115200). It is more-likely to be available on a system to be used. Web searches for screen are comparatively difficult as it is used for many different purposes by the word.

What is Tmux?

Tmux is the terminal multiplexer fabricated for th Unix-like platforms. It can handle multiple shell instances or “windows” at the same time within a single session. Tmux is distributed on the terms of the BSD license. It supports the feature of “Synchronize-Panes” in which duplicate input to any of the pane to all other panes in the same window using the command “ctrl-b :set-window-option synchronize-panes on|off” . Window-splitting is far flexible in Tmux. The feature of Client / Server System is only supported by the Tmux for auto start of server instantly when first Tmux session is created. It is quite lightweight and comparatively fast design for terminal multiplexing.