Installing the best terminal emulator on Pop!_OS 22.04: Terminator

Terminator

Check your OS (optional)

If you’re unsure about your operating system’s details, you can run a few simple commands to check. These commands give you information about the OS version, kernel, and distribution, which can be useful if you’re following specific installation instructions.

Run these commands in your terminal:

uname -a         # Shows the system kernel version and architecture

hostnamectl      # Displays OS and hostname details

lsb_release -a   # Provides distribution-specific information

cat /etc/os-release # Shows detailed OS version and ID

Output

The installation process will download and set up Terminator on your system. You may be prompted to enter your user password to authorize the installation.

verify installation

After installation, it’s always a good idea to verify that Terminator has been correctly installed. This can be done by checking its version and confirming its location in the system’s file paths.

Run the following commands to verify:

terminator --version  # Displays the installed version of Terminator

which terminator      # Shows the location of the Terminator executable

Output

When Terminator opens, you’ll see a simple interface that allows you to split the terminal screen horizontally or vertically, add new tabs, and customize each window. You can create multiple terminals in one window and manage each independently, making it easy to multitask without switching between different terminal windows.

Done

You’re now ready to use Terminator. With its advanced features, Terminator can help make managing multiple command-line tasks simpler and more efficient.

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