iftop

Iftop is a wonderful software tool that allows users to keep track of network usage just like how top(1) does for CPU usage. The project works by listening to network traffic on a particular interface and then presenting users with a comprehensive table that displays current bandwidth usage by hosts.

This latest release of iftop is definitely worth the attention of network administrators thanks to several improvements that have been made. Firstly, there is improved support for non-Linux platforms such as Mac OS X, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD. This means that more users can enjoy the benefits of this tool on their preferred platforms.

Moreover, this release of iftop also brings support for 802.1q VLANs, which adds to its already rich feature set. One more notable feature worth mentioning is the optional removal of the shell escape function, which further enhances the overall security and reliability of the software.

Overall, if you're a network administrator looking for a reliable tool to monitor network usage, then iftop is definitely worth trying out given these new features and improvements.