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Package: spinner (1.2.4-1)

Sends small packets over a idle link

spinner sends small packets (null packets or a fancy ASCII spin fan with motion) to keep a link up.

It is the perfect application to keep alive a connection over routers which disconnect a link after some idle time.

Tags: User Interface: Command Line, Role: Program, Scope: Utility, Purpose: Dialup Access, Transmission

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