SL in Linux - Shell-Bash

Introduction

SL is a command line utility in Linux that displays a steam locomotive running across your terminal. It is a fun utility that can be used to break the monotonous work and to bring a smile on the face of programmers.

Installation

SL can be installed using the following command in Debian-based Linux distributions:

sudo apt-get install sl

For other distributions, it can be installed using the package manager of that distribution.

Usage

After installing SL, you can simply run the command sl in your terminal to display the steam locomotive animation. You can also use the following options to customize the animation:

• -a: Displays the animation in ascii art mode.
• -F: Display the animation in full screen.
• -l: Displays the animation in multi-carriage mode.

For example, to display the animation in ascii art mode, use the following command:

sl -a

Conclusion

SL is a fun utility that can be used to break the monotony of work and to bring a smile on your face. It is a simple utility but can be a great stress buster. Try it out and enjoy the steam locomotive running across your terminal.