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GNOME Terminal

Executes commands using a UNIX shell while providing a graphical desktop interface.

Made by The GNOME Project

  • xterm

  • Terminal Emulator

  • bash

  • gnome

What is GNOME Terminal?

GNOME Terminal is a comprehensive terminal emulator designed to provide users with a seamless interface for executing commands within a UNIX-based shell while operating within the GNOME desktop environment. Developed by Havoc Pennington and a team of contributors, this powerful application offers a range of features and capabilities to enhance the user experience.

Highlights

  • Supports multiple tabs and windows for efficient task management
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts and profiles for personalized workflows
  • Integrated search functionality to quickly locate and execute commands
  • Built-in support for various character encodings and locales
  • Ability to split the terminal window into separate panes for parallel operations

Platforms

  • BSD
  • GNOME
  • Linux

Languages

  • English

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Features

    • Command line interface

    • Lightweight

    • Background transparency

    • Tabs