Bwbar is a compact application that produces both text and graphical displays of the current bandwidth usage.
If you're on the lookout for a small yet effective tool that provides a visual and textual representation of your current bandwidth usage, then bwbar could be just the software you need. Though the program is currently available only for Linux, it offers an easy-to-use interface with a simple command process. To get started with bwbar, you'll need to compile the program by following these steps:
1. Run the command "./configure" in the command line.
2. Next, use the "make" command to compile the program.
Once that's done, you'll need to set up a shell script that contains some lines of code to make the program work as intended. Here's what you need to add to the script:
1. First, specify the location of the "bwbar" installation directory.
2. Then, insert the name of the network interface that you're using to connect to the internet (say, "eth0").
3. Last but not least, indicate the directory where the output files should be saved.
Assuming you've got all that right, you can now sit back and enjoy the benefits of this nifty tool, that shows you precisely how much bandwidth you're using and when. This information can come in handy if you're trying to optimize network and system performance, or even for billing or other purposes. All in all, bwbar is a great choice for anyone who needs a quick and easy way to keep tabs on their network usage.
1. Run the command "./configure" in the command line.
2. Next, use the "make" command to compile the program.
Once that's done, you'll need to set up a shell script that contains some lines of code to make the program work as intended. Here's what you need to add to the script:
1. First, specify the location of the "bwbar" installation directory.
2. Then, insert the name of the network interface that you're using to connect to the internet (say, "eth0").
3. Last but not least, indicate the directory where the output files should be saved.
Assuming you've got all that right, you can now sit back and enjoy the benefits of this nifty tool, that shows you precisely how much bandwidth you're using and when. This information can come in handy if you're trying to optimize network and system performance, or even for billing or other purposes. All in all, bwbar is a great choice for anyone who needs a quick and easy way to keep tabs on their network usage.
What's New
Version 1.2.2: N/A