What is iftop FOR LINUX?

iftop FOR LINUX

iftop is a powerful open-source command-line software designed specifically for Linux-based operating systems. It provides real-time network traffic usage information, making it an invaluable tool for system administrators and end-users alike.

Key Features:

• Displays network traffic usage


• Listens to network traffic on specified interface


• Provides real-time bandwidth usage information


• Sorts data in a table by pairs of hosts


• Multiple command-line options available

Installation Instructions:

Users are recommended to install iftop using pre-built binary packages optimized for their respective Linux distributions. These packages can be downloaded from Softpedia or through the default package manager of their distro.

If pre-built packages are not available, the software can be installed using the provided source tarball. Users must navigate to the extracted archive files location in a terminal emulator and follow the compilation commands to install iftop system wide.

Technical Specifications:

• Programming Language: C


• Dependency: libpcap and libcurses libraries


• Architecture: 32-bit or 64-bit


• Operating Systems: Linux (SuSE, Red Hat) and Solaris

iftop is a fast and efficient tool due to its C programming language foundation. It is compatible with various GNU/Linux distributions, ensuring widespread usability for users across different platforms.

For binary packages and more information, please visit the official publisher's website.

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