nload is a real time network traffic monitor for the text console.
It displays the current network usage. It visualizes the in- and outgoing traffic using two graphs and provides additional info like total amount of transferred data and min/max network usage.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/rolandriegel/nload
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Developer: Roland Riegel
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

nload is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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