Cool-Retro-Term

So, let’s talk about Cool-Retro-Term. This app is all about giving you that nostalgic vibe from the good old days when cathode tube displays were everywhere. If you’ve ever missed the look and feel of those classic terminals from the 80s, 90s, or even early 2000s, this emulator is for you!

Nostalgia Factor

The biggest reason to check out Cool-Retro-Term? The nostalgia! If you're into retro stuff, you'll probably have a blast using this app. It really brings back memories with its neat design and familiar sounds.

Rendering Quality

This app does a decent job at rendering too—especially if you turn off some of those extra effects and framing options. Just keep in mind that while it looks cool, it might not be the best choice for serious work tasks.

Compatibility

You can find Cool-Retro-Term on macOS and most Linux distributions. So whether you're a Mac user or rockin' Linux, you're covered!

Resource Usage

Now, here's a heads-up: while using Cool-Retro-Term is fun, it's not exactly lightweight. It’s okay for modern computers to handle it fine, but it does use up more resources than your typical terminal emulator.

Fun Features

A neat feature of this app is the variety of GUI themes/profiles you can choose from! You can go for Amber, Green, SCanlines, Pixelated—you name it! There’s even an option for Transparent Green. Plus, there are lots of settings to customize fonts and colors through a handy context menu.

How It Works

Coding-wise, it's built using C++ with the Qt GUI toolkit (5.2 or higher) which means it's somewhat tied to KDE desktop environment libraries. It uses QML port of qtermwidget (Konsole), so there’s some tech behind the scenes making everything work smoothly.

A Fun Project

Overall, Cool-Retro-Term is just a fun little project that’ll likely bring a smile to your face when you first try it out. Sure, it might not be your go-to terminal emulator for daily tasks—but who can put a price on those sweet memories? If you want to give it a spin yourself, check it out here!