Linux: How to Use Terminal Background Tasks and Multiple Windows

byobu

byobu is a tool that replaces screen and tmux. You can install it using apt install byobu. Running byobu is simple and its commands are straightforward:

  • f2: Create a new window
  • f3: Return to the window on the left
  • f4: Return to the window on the right
  • f9: Exit byobu, commands running in open windows will not be interrupted

Strongly recommended for those who don’t want to use screen or tmux! You’ll be satisfied.

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