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Who said the Linux terminal is boring?
Not when you have a list of fun Linux commands to run and have a chuckle.
All the commands we mention are available for most Linux distributions.
Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek
you could follow the installation commands to get them working in your specific distro.
For demonstration purposes, we’ll be using the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS version.
That’s what the sl command does.
It creates a locomotive train that travels through your terminal window.
If you’re runningArch Linux, you have a few more options.
ThisLinux commandturns your terminal into a cascading stream of green characters, much like the Matrix’s digital rain.
3. aafire: ASCII Art Fireworks
The aafire command sets your terminal on fire.
Okay, not literally.
It launches a dazzling display of ASCII art fireworks across your terminal.
It’s a great way to create a virtual bonfire.
4. oneko: A Playful Desktop Pet
Here’s one for cat lovers.
A virtual cat won’t occupy space in your apartment or shed hair on your couch.
5. xeyes: Watch the Eyeballs
A pair of eyes following you all the time?
The xeyes command makes that happen.
These animated eyeballs will track your mouse cursor across the screen.
6. espeak: Let your system Speak Up
Not feeling like reading text on your terminal?
The espeak command enables your terminal to speak any text you input.
7. yes: The Ultimate Affirmation
The yes command infinitely repeats any text you throw at it.
This command comes installed by default in most Linux distributions.
Learn to use the yes command.
8. rig: Generate Virtual Identities
Need a fake name and address to protect your privacy online?
The rig command or Random Identity Generator, for short, is your go-to tool.
I’m not giving you my real identity.
This command turns your terminal into a vibrant underwater world teeming with life.
It’s an aquatic way to add a touch of tranquility to your Linux world.
10. toilet: Text Art Banners
The toilet command transforms your text into eye-catching ASCII art banners.
Choose from a variety of fonts and styles to create personalized messages.
you’re able to enter any text and press Enter to display it as text banners.
