microsoft / microsoft/ntttcp-for-linux

A new name to this tool?

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Description

I know it is not a good practice to rename a tool, especially when there are lots of users are using it everyday.

Many people asked me questions that, ntttcp-for-linux actually is so different from the Windows version of ntttcp, why we still follow the name? Example of the difference is the tool options/usage. Keep such name (ntttcp-for-linux) would be confusing to some of us.

To be frankly, those are good questions. I am seriously considering to give a new name to this tool. For example, nspeed, or netspeed?

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the tool's current name, usage, and differences from the Windows ntttcp version; done would require an agreed replacement name and a defined renaming scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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