Learn Linux Commands by Playing Terminus!

If you're new to Linux or just want a fun way to learn and practice commands, I highly recommend trying out a game called Terminus.

What is Terminus?

Terminus is a terminal-based game that teaches you Linux commands in an interactive way. It's like a game you play directly in your terminal, where you use actual Linux commands to solve puzzles and advance through levels.

Why Play Terminus?

1. Learn by Doing: Instead of just reading about commands, you actually type them out and see how they work in real situations.

2. Fun and Engaging: The game format makes learning more enjoyable. You’ll feel like you’re on a mission rather than studying.

3. No Prior Knowledge Needed: Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to brush up on your skills, Terminus adjusts to your level.

How to Get Started:

1. Install Terminus:

   • On Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt-get install terminus
   • On Fedora: sudo dnf install terminus
   • On Arch Linux: sudo pacman -S terminus

2. Launch the Game:
   Once installed, just type terminus in your terminal and hit enter.

3. Start Playing:
   Follow the on-screen instructions and begin your adventure. The game will guide you through different challenges where you’ll need to use Linux commands to progress.

Welcome to Terminus!

Your mission is to navigate through the Linux terminal using commands. Each level presents a challenge that you need to solve by typing the correct commands.

Level 1: The Basic Navigation

Objective: Navigate to the directory called "treasure" and list the files inside.

You are currently in: /home/user

What will you do?

> ls
Documents Downloads Pictures treasure

> cd treasure

You are now in: /home/user/treasure

> ls
gold.txt map.txt key.txt

Congratulations! You've completed Level 1.

Press Enter to continue...

In this example, the game asked you to navigate to a directory named "treasure" and list the files inside. By using the ls command, you could see the available directories. Then, with the cd treasure command, you entered the "treasure" directory. Finally, another ls command showed the files inside, completing the level.

Terminus is a great way to make learning Linux fun and interactive. Give it a try, and you’ll be mastering commands in no time!