linux terminal

When it comes to command line tools, Linux offers a plethora of utilities that not only make shell interactions productive but also fun. One such tool is toilet. This nifty utility allows you to create colorful, large ASCII banners from plain text. It’s an upgraded version of the FIGlet utility, which prints text banners in large characters made of ordinary screen characters. Toilet enhances FIGlet by adding support for colorful and custom ASCII art and Unicode support. This tool is perfect for adding some flair to scripts, system messages, or simply to embellish your terminal.

For many Linux enthusiasts and professionals, the terminal is the powerhouse of productivity and control. Customizing the Linux terminal can significantly enhance efficiency, ease of use, and even make daily tasks a bit more enjoyable. In this guide, we will explore various customizations and tools that can be installed and applied using different package managers, namely apt (used by Debian and Ubuntu), dnf (used by Fedora), and zypper (used by openSUSE). While many users stick with the default terminal emulator that comes with their Linux distribution, several alternatives offer additional features such as tabs, split viewing, transparency, and extensive customization options.