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xterm vs Xfce Terminal: catalog facts
xterm	Xfce Terminal
Free Free to download as source or from distribution packages.	Free Free as part of the Xfce desktop project.
Linux	Linux
Very thorough DEC VT and Tektronix emulation Maintained continuously for decades	Light on resources Built-in drop-down window mode
Configured through X resources, which is dated and awkward No tabs or split panes	Fits best on an Xfce desktop Linux and other Unix-like systems only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	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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