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linuxnewbie.org: Eterm for me, Eterm for you

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 1, 1999

[ Thanks to Sensei
for this link. ]

Eterm is a copycat terminal with bonus options. Eterm uses
Imlib for advanced graphic abilities.
Many people love the
clear terminals you see on alot of screenshots. I typically run
clear terms with a tint or a darker shade for a bit of
differentiation from my background. Otherwise it can be difficult
to read my files because of the color display I have set within
DIR_COLORS. Which I could edit, but I’m too lazy :)…”

“I use Eterm as my main terminal. There are a few really cool
features of Eterm that may or may not interest you. Basically if
you read this far its safe to say you’re interested. Again, I use
transparent terms with a slight tint of black to differentiate from
the background display…”

Complete
Story

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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