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Work Smarter with Tmux in Red Hat Linux — Keep Your Terminal Tasks Safe and Organized

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Have you ever been in the middle of downloading files or updating your system when your terminal suddenly closed or your internet dropped? It’s frustrating, especially when you have to start over. Tmux is a simple tool in Red Hat Linux that solves this problem.

With tmux, you can keep your work running in the background, even if you close your terminal or lose connection. You can also split your screen and run more than one task at a time—all in one place.

What Tmux Can Do

  • Keeps your session running if you disconnect or shut your terminal
  • Lets you split your screen and multitask inside one terminal window
  • Helps you switch between different tasks easily
  • Allows you to pause and return to your work anytime

Why Tmux Is Handy

  • You won’t lose progress if your connection drops
  • You can do more without opening extra windows
  • It helps you keep your terminal workspace neat and organized
  • It's great for working with remote servers, updates, or downloads

Example You Can Try

Let’s say you’re installing software that takes time:

  1. Start a tmux session: 
   tmux
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  1. Run your install command: 
   sudo dnf install big-software
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  1. Press Ctrl + B, then D to safely leave the session.

  2. Close your laptop or walk away.

  3. Come back later and type:

   tmux attach
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Your session is still running, just like you left it.

Useful Tmux Commands

Task What to Type
Start a session tmux
Detach session Ctrl + B, then D
Reattach session tmux attach
Split window (horizontal) Ctrl + B, then "
Split window (vertical) Ctrl + B, then %
Switch between panes Ctrl + B, then arrow key
View sessions tmux ls
Close a session tmux kill-session -t name

How to Install Tmux

If tmux isn’t installed yet:

sudo yum install tmux
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It’s quick to install and light on resources.

Wrap-Up

Tmux is a small tool that makes a big difference. It keeps your work running safely and lets you do more in the same space. If you use Red Hat Linux, tmux can make your terminal sessions easier, cleaner, and more reliable.

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