Why hackers moved from GNU Screen to tmux
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I switched from screen to tmux due to rumor about the screen code base.”hibbelig, 2026-02-14original comment ↗
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GNU Screen vs tmux
| GNU Screen | tmux | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 3 |
| Hackers who criticize | 1 | 1 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 2 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 2 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of GNU Screen
No further criticism of GNU Screen captured yet.
Praise for tmux
“It also doesn't have tmux control mode which I really liked.”toxik, 2026-10-28original comment ↗
“I moved from Herdr to Workmux + Tmux about a month ago and am enjoying it.”SierraJC, 2026-08-06original comment ↗
Other moves from GNU Screen
Other moves to tmux
- Herdr → tmux (1)