PPPstatus

If you're a Linux user who often operates in console mode, you may have struggled to find real-time statistics regarding TCP/IP traffic. However, with PPPstatus, developed especially for those in console mode, you can easily access this data through a simple and efficient interface.

With a focus on providing users with a range of protocol information, PPPstatus eliminates the need to edit PATH variables as it covers almost all outputs from common commands like pppstats and ifconfig.

Here are some key features of PPPstatus:

- Theme customization options
- Displays local IP address
- Connection verification every 100 milliseconds
- LED indicators for receiving/transferring data
- Connection time tracking
- Detailed 10x77 graphic updated every second
- Constant change of modem speed for enhanced graphic interaction
- Interface selection (ppp0, ppp1, etc.)
- Display modes: monochromatic or VGA
- Email notification checks
- Storage of connection data in a LOG file
- Cost calculator

In terms of requirements, PPPstatus only requires ncurses library and GNU make for installation. Simply run "make" and "make install" to install it as root.

PPPstatus also offers two methods for default configuration changes: the configuration file (pppstatus.cfg) and flags. The configuration file is followed by the flags, and if you are using flags, they will take precedence over the interpretation of the configuration file.

There are two paths for the configuration file:

- `~/.pppstatus/pppstatus.cfg` for normal users
- `/var/log/pppstatus.cfg` for root users or those running on boot

Finally, PPPstatus offers several variables in its `.pppstatus.rc` file, including interface selection, video display options, connection speed, byte info selections, and user email for email notification checks.

Overall, PPPstatus is a useful and user-friendly program for Linux users seeking real-time traffic statistics in console mode.