Play a fun math game with Linux commands
Use these commands to generate random numbers for a fun math quiz game.
Use ‘grep’ to solve a 2-dimensional word puzzle
Regular expressions match patterns and help you solve problems.
My open source story
How I got started in open source, from GNU Emacs and installing Linux in 1993.
My first programming language
Apple BASIC was how I first learned how to write my own computer programs.
Using ‘grep’ to play a word game
You can use regular expressions to match letters and patterns, to help you play a letter game.
Seven Linux commands just for fun
Linux was developed by fun-loving people who created an array of fun and even comical commands. Try playing around with these yourself when you want a smile.
Learn Bash by writing a number guessing game
Learning a new programming language can be a fun exercise.
Temporary fixes that become permanent
We asked our community for their stories about a “quick fix” that became a permanent one.
Retro-Fun with CRT
Discover what using old CRT systems was like for us old-timers or relive the days when you used one. The Cool Retro Term (crt) terminal emulator is for us. It’s useful and fun at the same time.
Draw a heart for Valentine’s Day
With a bit of programming, you can draw your own Valentine heart in graphics mode on FreeDOS.
Fun with ASCII art on the Linux command line
This really brings back memories of when I worked night shift on an IBM 1401 and we used to print ASCII art on the IBM...