Posted on February 15, 2010 | Category: Kubuntu, Linux, Linux Distributions, Python, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Netbook, Xubuntu, bash
Byobu is a group of python and shell scripts that enhance the Terminal screen program into a more functional programmatic interface. Byobu provides a system status at the bottom of your Terminal window with Distribution version, uptime, load average, memory used, date, and time.
To invoke byobu, simply type in the name byobu without the “&” symbol. For help options, type the F9 key while in byobu.