Linux Cal

Linux Cal is a command-line utility that displays a calendar in the terminal. It is a simple yet very useful tool for programmers who work on the command line and need to keep track of important dates.

Installation

Linux Cal is installed by default on most Linux distributions. To check if it is installed on your system, open a terminal and type cal. If it is installed, you will see the calendar displayed for the current month.

If it is not installed, you can install it using the package manager of your Linux distribution. For example, on Ubuntu or Debian, you can use the following command:

sudo apt-get install util-linux

Usage

The basic usage of Linux Cal is very simple. To display the calendar for the current month, open a terminal and type cal.

cal

This will display the calendar for the current month in the terminal. You can also specify a different month or year to display the calendar for that time period.

To display the calendar for a specific month and year, use the following command:

cal month year

For example, to display the calendar for July 2022, type:

cal 7 2022

This will display the calendar for July 2022 in the terminal.

You can also display the calendar for a specific year by just specifying the year:

cal year

For example, to display the calendar for the year 2022, type:

cal 2022

This will display the calendar for the year 2022 in the terminal.

Conclusion

Linux Cal is a simple yet very useful tool for programmers who work on the command line. It helps to keep track of important dates and events without the need for an external calendar application. Install it on your system and start using it today!