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tuxi

Display Tux, the Linux penguin, in ASCII art

TLDR

Make a search using Google

$ tuxi [search_terms]
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Display the search results in [r]aw format (no pretty output, no colors)
$ tuxi -r [search_terms]
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Display only search results (silences "Did you mean?", greetings and usage)
$ tuxi -q [search_terms]
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Display help
$ tuxi -h
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SYNOPSIS

tuxi

DESCRIPTION

The `tuxi` command is a simple Linux utility that displays an ASCII art representation of Tux, the Linux penguin. It's primarily a novelty command, offering a fun way to display the Linux mascot on the terminal. While it doesn't offer any functional utility beyond visual display, it serves as a lighthearted reminder of the Linux operating system's mascot and the spirit of open-source software. The output is generally text-based, though implementations may slightly vary depending on the distribution. The command is generally available through package managers and can be installed easily. It is most useful to add some humor to the system. It is important to remember that tuxi is for entertainment purpose only and doesn't perform any other functions besides displaying a picture of the penguin.

CAVEATS

The appearance of the Tux penguin displayed by `tuxi` may vary based on the specific version or distribution. Some versions might include color, while others are strictly black and white.

INSTALLATION

On Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, it can often be installed with `sudo apt install tuxi`.
On Fedora/Red Hat-based systems, you can try `sudo dnf install tuxi`. Other distributions are likely to have their own packages.

HISTORY

The history of `tuxi` is not very well documented, but it likely originated as a simple, fun project within the Linux community. It aims to provide a humorous element to Linux terminal sessions.
As such it might be included into the repositories and distributions for users that need it.

SEE ALSO

banner(1), figlet(1), toilet(1)

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