5 Cool Linux commands to have fun on your Terminal
The Linux command line is a text interface to your computer. Also known as shell, terminal, console, command prompts and many others, is a computer program intended to interpret commands. But it is not only a place for complex and powerful commands but also a fun playground.
Here is the list of some commands that you can play with in your terminal —
1.) xcowsay
The xcowsay command accepts a text and displays a cow speaking it.
Installation:
For macOS:
brew install cowsay For linux:
sudo apt install xcowsay
Execute:
cowsay Follow ishaangupta1201 on medium
2.) cmatrix
For those who want to get the feel of a “movie-like hacking” terminal to show off your Linux skills? This one’s for you!
Installation:
For macOS:
brew install cmatrixFor linux:
sudo apt install cmatrix
Execute:
cmatrix
3.) asciiquarium
Asciiquarium is an aquarium/sea animation in ASCII art This program displays an aquarium/sea animation using ASCII art.
Installation:
For macOS:
brew install asciiquariumFor linux:
snap install asciiquarium
Execute:
asciiquarium
4.) figlet
The figlet command transforms ordinary terminal text into big fancy letters by using some specials fonts in its dispositions
Installation:
For macOS:
brew install figletFor linux:
sudo apt install figlet
Execute:
figlet Follow me on medium
5.) fortune
This command will tell your exact fortune by using the power of advanced deep learning and AI.
(Just Kidding, it generates silly phrases)
Installation:
For macOS:
brew install fortuneFor linux:
sudo apt install fortune
Execute:
fortune
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