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In our department everyone has had the debate of tmux vs screen with just about everyone else (most of us have moved to tmux). The question was interpreted more like "(hey tmux user) have you heard of the new tool screen?"


I can see how that would be confusing. Sorry about that!

I just posted a top-level comment on the naming issue, where we were coming from, and that I’m open to changing the name.


ok, so again I'm back to thinking your department is very much not like most places.


We like to think so :)


yes, but, that means your quick impromptu survey of what people thought of the new tool Screen wasn't that useful for determining if another name would be better.

Unless Screen hopes to build a business targeting clients that are unique.


I think there are the common places: most places you can work on software and systems engineering, and the special places: highly experienced and deeply capable teams in a fun and nurturing environment.

I don't think we are unique but I like to think we are the kind of place where most people would prefer to work. Uncommon but hardly unique and definitely in the target market for this tool.




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