Shell Emulator Full Screen Mode

Shell Emulator Full Screen Mode

Advertisement iTerm2 Platform: Mac OS X Price: Free Download Page Features Provides a fully-functional command line interface (CLI) for Mac OS X Hot key activation, creating a drop-down visor terminal window on command Split-pane view for dual terminal sessions Search for text in any session Autocomplete Mouse-less text selection and copying Paste history Instant Replay allows you to go back in time to review previous activity in your terminal session Full screen mode Map any key to a function Visual style is highly configurable Mouse can be used to position the cursor, highlight text, and perform other functions Growl support Tabs show up as separate windows in xposeMission Control Create specific profiles for separate terminal sessions Works in many different languages Where It Excels iTerm2 is a modern fork of the great but late iTerm.

For the most part itll feel a lot like the Terminal app that comes with Mac OS X, but there are plenty of additional features that make it a better option.

The flashiest of these features definitely has to be Instant Replay, which allows you to rewind your terminal session and see what you just did.

Its not only good at figuring out what command you might be typing, but it knows what directory youre in and will fill in the names of files as well (if it detects you might be typing one, that is).

Advertisement Where It Falls Short There really isnt much to complain about with iTerm2.

Personally, I prefer that way the Mac OS X Terminal app handles its visual settings because theyre so easy to configure and save, but thats a small gripe.

GO Media may get a commission Kids Ultra Stretch Denim Slim Fit Pants Buy for 15 from Uniqlo The Competition One obvious runner-up is the built-in Mac OS X Terminal app.

On the whole its pretty great, offering pretty fast operation, plenty of visual customization options (with themes), a tabbed interface, window grouping, and a lot more.

Advertisement One feature some feel is missing from the OS X Terminal app is what Visor (Free) provides, and thats a drop-down terminal accessible via hot key.

You just press the hot key and the Terminal will appear underneath your menubar, ready for commands.

This is very useful for command line enthusiasts and heavy users.

It emulates an old machine, complete with sound effects and the look of an old CRT monitor.

It may not be the most practical option, but its definitely the coolest.

Playing with it for a few minutes will definitely put a nostalgic smile on your face.

Advertisement Terminator (Free) is just a simple terminal emulator.

Its has nice features like automatic logging, drag and drop paths, and a find function.

Theres nothing wrong with it, but its just not as strong of an option.

Itll get the job done but wont offer you much beyond its simplicity.

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