Want to add a little fun to your Linux terminal? In this video, we’ll take a look at the classic fortune command in Linux, a lightweight tool that displays random quotes, jokes, and witty sayings right from the command line.
You’ll learn how to install the fortune-mod package, explore basic usage, review useful command-line options, and even use custom categories to control the type of quotes you see. We’ll also combine fortune with cowsay to create one of the most entertaining Linux terminal tricks around.
Whether you’re new to Linux or just looking for fun terminal commands to customize your workflow, the fortune command is a simple way to make your command line more enjoyable.
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00:00 – What Is the fortune Command in Linux? (Fun Terminal Trick!)
01:48 – How to Install fortune-mod on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu Example)
02:41 – Basic fortune Command Usage in the Terminal
03:25 – Useful fortune Options & Flags Explained
04:27 – Using Categories with fortune (Custom Quote Databases)
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06:50 – Combine fortune with cowsay (Fun Linux Command Line Hack!)
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