termineter

terminator [options]
Note: Terminator is primarily a graphical application launched from the command line, and its command-line options control its initial state or specific behaviors.

-h, --help
    Show program's help message and exit.

-v, --version
    Show program's version number and exit.

-p, --profile=PROFILE_NAME
    Use a specific profile for the new window.

-e, --command=COMMAND
    Execute a specified command instead of a shell.
Note: The command is executed by the shell.

-x, --execute COMMAND ...
    Execute a specified command instead of a shell.
Note: Arguments are passed directly without shell processing.

--geometry=GEOMETRY
    Specify the initial size and position of the window (e.g., '800x600+100+50').

--working-directory=DIR
    Set the initial working directory for new terminals.

--fullscreen
    Start the window in fullscreen mode.

--maximise
    Start the window in maximized mode.

--no-dbus
    Disable DBus support, preventing new windows from opening in an existing Terminator instance.

--role=ROLE
    Specify a role for the window, useful for window managers.

--socket-name=NAME
    Connect to or create a socket with the given name for inter-process communication.

--class=CLASS
    Set the X window class for the window, useful for window manager rules.

--debug
    Enable debug output.

It is important to note that 'termineter' is not a standard Linux command or utility in most distributions. The information provided below assumes the user meant Terminator, a popular and feature-rich terminal emulator for Linux, which is a common graphical application.

Terminator provides a unique approach to managing multiple terminal sessions by allowing users to arrange and resize multiple terminal windows within a single application frame. Unlike traditional terminal emulators, Terminator supports horizontal and vertical splitting of panes, enabling complex layouts. It also offers tabbed interfaces, drag-and-drop reordering of terminals, and the ability to broadcast commands to multiple panes simultaneously. Its extensive customization options cover everything from font styles and colors to keybindings and plugin support, making it a highly flexible and efficient tool for command-line tasks, server administration, and programming workflows. It aims to solve the problem of managing many xterm or gnome-terminal windows.

As clarified in the description, 'termineter' is not a standard Linux command. The analysis provided is for Terminator, a graphical terminal emulator. Terminator is a GUI application and not a command-line utility in the traditional sense like grep or ls; its features rely on a graphical environment. Compared to lightweight terminals, it can be slightly more resource-intensive due to its many features and Python-based implementation.

Terminator heavily relies on keyboard shortcuts for its advanced features. Common ones include:
Ctrl+Shift+O: Split horizontally
Ctrl+Shift+E: Split vertically
Ctrl+Shift+W: Close current pane
Ctrl+Shift+PgUp/PgDown: Move between tabs
Alt+Arrow Keys: Navigate between panes
Ctrl+Shift+I: Open a new tab

Terminator's configuration is managed through a YAML file, typically located at ~/.config/terminator/config. This file allows for detailed customization of profiles, keybindings, and plugins, providing granular control over the application's behavior and appearance.

Terminator was created to improve upon the limitations of single-pane terminal emulators. Developed in Python and GTK+, it gained popularity for its innovative approach to splitting and arranging terminals. Its development has focused on providing a highly customizable and efficient environment for command-line users, making it a go-to choice for many developers and system administrators since its early releases.

gnome-terminal(1), xterm(1), konsole(1), tmux(1), screen(1)