10 Fun Terminal Commands for Linux
08 January, 2015
I compiled a list of fun commands to enter into the terminal. For a list of useful commands please see my previous post.
1. Matrix effect.
Install:
sudo apt-get install cmatrix
Run with bold and green option:
cmatrix -BC green
For all options:
cmatrix -h
2. Steam Locomotive (sl)- ls is a common command, if you install sl and when you type ls backwards you get a steam locomotive.
Install:
sudo apt-get install sl
Run:
sl
Options
long:
sl-h
People screaming for help:
sl -a
3. Star Wars, what else do I need to say.
telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl
4. Cowsay: A classic
Install:
sudo apt-get install cowsay
Run:
cowsay your text here
5. Fortune Teller
Install:
sudo apt-get install fortune-mod
Run:
fortune
6. bb... a movie thing
Install:
sudo apt-get install bb
Run:
bb
7. Text to voice (requires speakers)
Install:
sudo apt-get install espeak
Run:
espeak "your text here"
8. Make a banner
Install:
sudo apt-get install figlet
Run:
figlet your text here
9. A cat who will chase the mouse.
Install:
sudo apt-get install oneko
Run:
oneko
10. Web Browser
sudo apt-get install links2
Run:
links2
Run with GUI
links2 -g