12 Linux terminal alternatives

Like me, if you spend a lot of time using Linux Command lines all day, and are looking for some old and boring terminal software that can replace the system's built-in systems, you are right. I have collected some very interesting terminal software that can be used to replace debian Linux native terminals.

Tilda

This is a configurable lightning hammer terminal tool. That is to say, when a user clicks the configured Hot Key (F1 by default), the keyboard will slide from the top of the screen, it's just like the effect in the game of Raytheon hammer.

Its installation method:

apt-get install tilda

Tilda has more custom options than other drop-down terminals. Including:

• Highly customized interface
• Set the transparency of the Tilda main window.
• Unique built-in color scheme.
• You can render the command line window into a simple state.

Yakuake

Yakuake was initially inspired by the terminal effect of the thunder hammer. It is essentially a drop-down terminal based on KDE Konsole technology. Because it is a KDE application, if you want to install it on The GNOME desktop, you will encounter a lot of KDE System package dependencies. But if you are a KDE user, Yakuake will make you quite satisfied. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install yakuake

 

Guake

This is a drop-down terminal tool on the Gnome platform. The goal of this terminal is to provide a fast terminal access method. You only need to press a shortcut key to make it appear/disappear from the desktop. This drop-down terminal is very easy to use. Install, open, and set it to boot. It can be minimized to the system bar and can be called directly using F12.

Installation Method:

apt-get install guake

 

Run it from Applications> Accessories> Guake. Right-click its system bar icon and click 'preferences 'to set your preferences. You can go to the "man guake" activity for detailed help information.

Stjerm

This is a terminal software comparable to Guake and Tilda. In addition, it is very lightweight and has a tab page that enables full screen switching. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install sjterm

Terminator

Terminator is a cross-platform terminal tool that uses a GPL license and provides many advanced functions. It is not as glamorous as Guake and Yakuake, but it is definitely a heavy weapon. It provides functions including interface blocks and sets itself as the default GNOME Desktop terminal. Like Guake, Terminator can be installed in most Linux versions. You can divide the main window into any number of small pieces. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install terminator

Its features can be summarized:

• Split the interface into a grid
• Tab
• Drag and Drop to sort various terminals
• A large number of shortcut keys
• Use a visual setting tool to adjust the UI layout and configuration preferences.
• Various windows can be used in parallel

 

ROXTerm

ROXTerm was initially designed to be lightweight and replace the bulky gnome terminal. But later, with the migration of time, its goal also changed, becoming a powerful heavyweight terminal tool. It is well integrated with the GNOME desktop environment. Supported functions include dragging files to the terminal. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install roxterm

Eterm

Eterm is probably the most lightweight of these terminal tools. It has a color terminal output to replace xterm. The Eterm subject color can be configured and runs very fast. To start an Eterm, you need to enter 'elastic' (note that it is 'E' in upper case '). Do not write it as 'eter '. If you have no experience, you may try multiple times to find out what the problem is. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install eterm

Rxvt

Rxvt is also a Linux terminal software that tries to replace xterm. Rxvt consumes a very small amount of system resources. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install rxvt

Aterm

Aterm is a terminal Tool Based on rxvt. It provides very beautiful visual effects and provides basic functions of all terminals. In addition, it provides transparent imitation effects and fade-out effects when the focus is lost. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install aterm

Wterm

Wterm is another lightweight command line terminal based on rxvt. Its functions include setting background images, transparent effects, and reverse transparency. A large number of settings make it a highly customizable terminal tool. The installation method is as follows:

 apt-get install wterm

Its disadvantage is that it seems that it is no longer maintained.

TermKit

TermKit cannot be used as a daily terminal tool. It has a very beautiful graphic operation interface. It is a WebKit-based Command Line System. The installation method is as follows:

apt-get install termkit

Terminology

This is not a simple terminal tool. It can do anything. With Terminology, You can preview images and play videos without opening other file management tools. It is omnipotent. The installation method is as follows:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:hannes-janetzek/enlightenment-svnsudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install terminology

In this way, you can use it. I believe that you will be surprised by what it can do.