Where is My Terminal Emulator?

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X-Win32 is an X Server which main purpose is to display remote graphical applications. Most modern Unix/Linux systems have an X based terminal emulator included in the X libraries. As such X-Win32 does not include one by default.

Here is a list of Terminal Emulators which StarNet recommends:

  • xterm -- Basic terminal emulator. Available on most systems
  • gnome-terminal -- Modern terminal emulator for the GNOME Desktop -- easy customization
  • konsole -- Modern terminal emulator for the KDE desktop. -- easy customization
  • dtterm -- Terminal emulator for CDE
  • aixterm -- Terminal emulator on AIX systems

Modern terminal emulators (gnome-terminal, konsole) are generally recommended for beginners who are looking for basic customization.