developer-tools
Homebrew vs tmux
tmux started first, in 2007, 1 year before Homebrew.
Why Homebrew lasted
- It is how a Mac gets Unix software. That sentence has been true for a long time.
- A volunteer formula tree is a public good with a donation jar.
Why tmux lasted
- Terminal multiplexers are infrastructure for people who live on SSH.
- It replaced GNU Screen for a lot of users without a marketing department.
Questions
Which is older, Homebrew or tmux?
tmux started first, in 2007, 1 year before Homebrew.
How long has tmux been running?
tmux has been up 18 years 301 days, since 2007-11-20.
How long has Homebrew been running?
Homebrew has been up 17 years 120 days, since 2009-05-20.
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