5 Fun Things You Can Do With Linux Bash

Linux Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is incredibly versatile and fun to use. Here are 10 enjoyable things you can do with it.

Customise Your Prompt

Use PS1 to create a custom, colorful prompt that displays the current time, username, directory, or even emojis.

export PS1="\[\e[1;32m\]\u@\h:\[\e[1;34m\]\w\[\e[0m\]$ "

Play Retro Games

Install and play classic terminal-based games like nethack, moon-buggy, or bsdgames.

Make ASCII Art

Use tools like toilet, figlet, or cowsay to create text-based art.

echo "Hello Linux!" | figlet

Create Random Passwords

Generate secure passwords using /dev/urandom or Bash functions. tr -dc 'A-Za-z0-9' < /dev/urandom | head -c 16

Turn Your Terminal into a Weather Station

Use curl to fetch weather data from APIs like wttr.in.

curl wttr.in

Bash is a playground for creativity and efficiency—experiment with it, and you’ll discover even more possibilities!

Further Reading

For further exploration into the capabilities of Linux Bash and to broaden your understanding, consider checking out these additional resources:

• Advancing Bash Scripting
  Learn advanced scripting techniques in Bash for automation and task management.
  https://linuxcommand.org/lc3_learning_advanced_shell_scripting.php

• Bash Scripting Tutorial
  A comprehensive guide for beginners to get started with Bash scripting.
  https://ryanstutorials.net/bash-scripting-tutorial/

• Playing Games on the Linux Terminal
  Discover more about how to install and play various terminal-based games on Linux.
  https://opensource.com/article/19/2/how-play-games-linux-terminal

• Creating ASCII Art with FIGlet and TOIlet
  Dive deeper into text-based art creation using command-line tools.
  https://www.tecmint.com/create-ascii-text-banners-in-linux-terminal/

• Fetching Weather in Your Terminal
  Explore additional methods and customize how you view weather data using your terminal.
  https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-and-unix-weather-command-line-app/

These resources will enhance your proficiency and enjoyment using Bash in various creative and practical ways.