GTKTerm is a simple, graphical serial port terminal emulator for Linux and possibly other POSIX-compliant operating systems.
It can be used to communicate with all kinds of devices with a serial interface, such as embedded computers, microcontrollers, modems, GPS receivers, CNC machines and more.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/wvdakker/gtkterm
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Developer: Willem van den Akker
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
GTKTerm is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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