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6 More Oddball Linux Utilities You Should Try
Returning to our favorite directory for some curious finds

Once again we are plumbing the depths of /usr/bin
for some hidden gems. Searching for interesting programs hidden within an ocean of options waiting to be dusted off and taken for a spin. This plethora of fascinating Linux utilities seems endless.
In this edition of: “hey, this looks neat!” we’re looking at some true oddballs whose usage errs more on the side of novelty vs. functionality. These utilities might be lesser-known and potentially outdated but they still have interesting uses and tend to teach us about the history of Linux itself.
Let’s take a look.
1. leave
No, wait don’t actually leave! I promise this one is cool.
The leave
program was actually created as a way to notify a terminal user when they should leave for an appointment or take a break.
The usage is quite simple. You can either set the time you want to be notified directly by issuing:
leave 1050
This would notify you at 10:50 either am or pm, whichever falls within the next 12 hours.
Or, you can input the time as a number of hours and minutes from the current time by…