Cool Linux Commands

Abhinav Shreyash
3 min readAug 2, 2023

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Linux is a powerful operating system that offers an incredible range of commands to perform various tasks efficiently. While most of us use Linux for serious work or system administration, there’s no reason why we can’t inject a little fun and humor into our Linux terminal sessions. In this blog, we’ll explore some entertaining and quirky commands that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

sl

Let’s start with a simple yet amusing command called `sl`. If you’ve ever mistyped `ls` as `sl` and wished something exciting would happen, your wish is granted!

sl

yes

The `yes` command is straightforward. When executed, it continuously prints the word “yes” until interrupted. You can even customize it with your own message like `yes “hii everyone”`.

yes hii everyone

cowsay

Prepare to be entertained by the `cowsay` command. This gem will make a cute ASCII art cow appear on your terminal, saying anything you want. For example:

cowsay"hii lerners"

cowthink

Similar to `cowsay`, `cowthink` also involves an ASCII cow, but instead of speaking, it thinks! With `cowthink`, you can make the cow silently contemplate whatever message you provide. For instance:

cowthink "hii arth lerners"

factor

Now, let’s move on to something more mathematically inclined. The `factor` command is a neat utility that will display the prime factors of any integer you give it. It’s a quick and fun way to impress your friends with your mathematical prowess!

cowsay

cowsay -f kiss "i love you "

These commands might not serve any practical purpose, but they certainly bring a touch of playfulness to your Linux terminal experience. Remember, it’s essential to have some fun while working with technology, and these commands provide the perfect opportunity to do just that!

Thank You :)

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