A Python-based application launcher designed for Ethereal, a GUI tool for the tcpdump command-line on Unix systems. Ethereal runs under Fink or DarwinPorts in Apple's X11 environment, requiring administrator authorization. The tool offers a user-friendly alternative to launching Ethereal from X11, making it easier to start the network monitoring program without the need for a user password.
Download of AquaEthereal 1.2 for Mac was on the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this app available. We recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus.
The following versions: 1.2 and 1.1 are the most frequently downloaded ones by the program users. This free Mac app is an intellectual property of Word Tech Software. Aquaethereal.zip is the frequent file name to indicate this app's installer. AquaEthereal for Mac lies within Internet & Network Tools, more precisely Network tools.
From the developer:
AquaEthereal is an application launcher, written in Python, for the Unix-based Ethereal network monitoring program.
Ethereal is a sophisticated GUI for the tcpdump command-line utility, and runs under Fink or DarwinPorts in Apple's X11 environment.
You may want to check out more Mac applications, such as survlog or MountIt, which might be similar to AquaEthereal.