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Eternal Terminal vs OpenSSH
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| Fact | Eternal Terminal | OpenSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 3.9k | 4k |
| Latest | et-v7.0.0 | V_10_6_P1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | about 297 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Eternal Terminal replaces OpenSSH. Alternatives to OpenSSH →
PartialKeeps a session alive across network changes and logs in through SSH.
Eternal Terminal
- et-v7.0.02026-07-07Eternal Terminal v7.0.0
- et-v6.2.112025-07-22Eternal Terminal v6.2.11
- et-v6.2.102025-07-21Eternal Terminal v6.2.10
- et-v6.2.92024-05-01Eternal Terminal v6.2.9
- et-v6.2.82023-09-01Eternal Terminal v6.2.8
OpenSSH
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Eternal Terminal
unsigned The latest release, et-v7.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OpenSSH
✓ signed The latest release, V_10_6_P1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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