Working in the Linux command line can be highly efficient, but managing multiple sessions, tasks, or commands simultaneously can become cumbersome. Tools like tmux and screen are designed to enhance productivity by allowing users to multiplex terminal sessions, run commands in the background, and resume sessions even after disconnecting. This tutorial will introduce you to both tmux and screen, showcasing their features and how they can help you work more effectively in the Linux command-line environment.
tmux (Terminal Multiplexer) is a modern terminal multiplexer that allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window. With tmux, you can split windows into panes, detach from sessions, and resume them later, making it ideal for long-running processes and remote work.