A Text mode WINdow environment. Has built-in window manager,linux console emulator, and X11-style networked server capabilities: programs started remotely can connect to twin using sockets. Runs on the linux console, on itself, on X11 display, can attach/detach on-the-fly to a display and supports multiple simultaneous displays.
About twin0.6.1
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sudo zypper install twinSupported platforms
Latest version
0.6.1
- https://downloads.sourceforge.net/twin/twin-0.6.1.tar.gz
Requirements
- X11 or gpm (on Linux)
License
GPL
Latest version
0.6.1
Total downloads
5.37kAuthor
Massimiliano GhilardiProject links
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