Cool Retro Term
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VisitCool Retro Term vs xterm
What both publish
| Fact | Cool Retro Term | xterm |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Cool Retro Term is a terminal emulator designed to mimic the look and feel of old cathode tube screens. | xterm is a terminal emulator for the X Window System. |
| Support | The project wiki provides installation and Linux/macOS build instructions, theme guidance, and information about the terminal widget. | The maintainer says users should report bugs to [email protected] and notes that he also responds through several bug-tracking systems. |
| Supported platforms | linux,macos | linux,macos,windows |
Cool Retro Term plans
- FreeFree
xterm plans
- FreeFree
Pick Cool Retro Term if…
Cool Retro Term suits Linux and macOS users who want terminal sessions with adjustable CRT-style visuals. Its theme guidance and multiple-tab support may also appeal to users who want to customize the appearance and organization of terminal windows.
Pick xterm if…
xterm suits users who need an X Window System terminal emulator across the listed platforms. It may also fit users working with remote X sessions or configurable terminal behavior.