Byobu (software)
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 Byobu | |
| Developer(s) | Dustin Kirkland (see full Authors list) |
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| Initial release | 2009 |
| Stable release | 5.133[1]
/ 17 February 2020 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | sh, Python |
| Operating system | Linux, Unix-like |
| Type | Command-line interface |
| License | GNU General Public License v3 |
| Website | byobu |
Byobu is an enhancement for the GNU Screen terminal multiplexer[2] or tmux[3] used with the GNU/Linux operating system that can be used to provide on-screen notification or status, and tabbed multi-window management. It is intended to improve terminal sessions when users connect to remote servers.
History[edit]
Version 1.0, under the name Screen Profiles, came out of discussions at the 2008 Ubuntu Developer Summit about how to simplify the on screen notification of an administrator connected to a server.[4]
The project was renamed to Byobu for its 2.0 release,[5] from the Japanese byōbu folding screen.[6] Byobu 3.0 reworked the build system to use automake and allow for porting to other Unix-like operating systems. Byobu 4.0 introduced screen splitting, reworked the status notification system, and added support for tmux profiles. The most significant change that Byobu 5.0 introduces is a shift from GNU Screen to tmux as the default backend.[7]
Originally written for Ubuntu,[8] it has since been ported to multiple other Linux distributions[9][10] and other Unix-like operating systems.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "5.133 : Series trunk : byobu".
- ^ Danen, Vincent (2010-11-15). "Enhance screen with Byobu's cool functionality". TechRepublic. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ^ Kirkland, Dustin (2011-06-19). "From the Canyon Edge: Anyone interested in Byobu profiles for Tmux?". Blog.dustinkirkland.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ^ Kirkland, Dustin. "The Ubuntu Server already includes a Window Manager?". Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Kirkland, Dustin (2009-05-05). "From the Canyon Edge: byobu 2.0 released - the project formerly known as screen-profiles". Blog.dustinkirkland.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ^ Wallen, Jack (2010-11-16). "Use byobu for extended features in your terminal window - gHacks Tech News". gHacks Technology News. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Kirkland, Dustin (2011-12-26). "From the Canyon Edge: Byobu 5 Released!". Blog.dustinkirkland.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ^ Paul, Ryan (2009-04-28). "Ubuntu brings advanced Screen features to the masses". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ^ "Fedora Package Database -- Byobu Window Manager". Admin.fedoraproject.org. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Debian -- Details of package byobu in buster". Packages.debian.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "#27810 (byobu port request) – MacPorts". Trac.macports.org. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Ubuntu Manpage
- Project home
- How To Install and Use Byobu for Terminal Management on Ubuntu 16.04, Stephen Rees-Carter, digitalocean.com, August 4, 2016
- Byobu: Like Screen, but Better, Juliet Kemp, ServerWatch, October 4, 2010
- Use byobu for extended features in your terminal window, Jack Wallen, ghacks.net, November 16, 2010