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cool-retro-term vs Terminology: catalog facts
cool-retro-term	Terminology
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Convincing CRT effects with several retro profiles Full terminal emulator, not just a screensaver	Runs on X11, Wayland or the bare framebuffer Compressed in-memory scrollback that never touches disk
Visual effects make text harder to read than a plain terminal Heavier on graphics resources than ordinary terminals	No Windows or macOS version Depends on the EFL libraries
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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