(Kali) Linux commands for fun: PART-2
This is the second part of the “linux commands for fun” series.
Cowsay
Cowsay is a simple and funny program in which the cow accepts a text string and generates a ASCII art representation of a cow talking. It serves no purpose other than to give the terminal some interesting style.
Commands
Install Cowsay on Kali : $ sudo apt install cowsay
To run cowsay: $ cowsay "I love Linux"
cbonsai
“cbonsai” is a command-line interface (CLI) tool for creating visually beautiful ASCII art representations of bonsai trees at random. It attempts to deliver a fun and aesthetic experience by developing virtual bonsai trees that can be displayed on the terminal.
Commands
Install cbonsai on Kali : $ sudo apt install lolcat
To run cbonsai: $ cbonsai
Few more cbonsai Command Examples
- Generate a bonsai in live mode:
cbonsai -l - Generate a bonsai in infinite mode:
cbonsai -i - Append a message to the bonsai:
cbonsai -m "message" - Display extra information about the bonsai:
cbonsai -v - Display cbonsai help:
cbonsai -h
Fireplace (aafire)
Use the aafire command to play an ASCII-art version of a fireplace animation, warming both the heart and the terminal.
Commands
Install Fireplace on Kali : $ sudo apt install libaa-bin
To run Fireplace: $ aafire
Similarly to part 1, make sure to read through the man pages of each command to explore all the options and iterations. I truly hope you have fun playing around with these entertaining commands.