In this article we present five free Linux emulators that run in a web browser for you to do as many tests and tutorials as you want.
If you are a programmer or someone interested in IT courses, surely at some point you will need to handle a Linux terminal for your various tasks.
Creating a separate partition to install a Linux operating system or creating a Linux virtual machine can be a hassle and most of all a resource drainer.
As a third solution let's look at some of the best Linux Online emulators that you can use for free.
webinar
Webminal is a GNU/Linux terminal that lets you run Linux commands, bash scripts, and programming languages like Java, Rust, Ruby, Python, and C.
Just sign up for a free account and you're good to go. You can watch screencasts with Webminal Play and share files with other members by creating groups.
The online Linux terminal offers 100MB of free storage and has helped many users learn Linux commands. To use it, you just need to go to the address webminal.org/register, create an account and get started.
JS/UIX Terminal
If you find creating an account a hassle and just want to practice somewhere, try the JS/UX Terminal. For those of you not familiar with JS/UIX, it is an operating system that is close to Unix. You can log in as a guest to get started and this will give you a terminal to practice with.
The terminal is completely written in JavaScript and offers a shell, a virtual machine, management diwork, a virtual file system, a screen and keyboard mapping.
Users can type using the US ASCII character set, which is easy to understand. Not only that, you can also have an on-screen keyboard if you're more comfortable with that.
Get in masswerk.at/jsuix/ and click “Open terminal” to use it.
JS Linux
JSLinux is a Linux emulator that runs in a web browser, allowing you to try running the base version of Linux on your system.
It is easy to use and requires no installation. JSLinux is written in JavaScript, making it one of the most reliable and widely used emulators on the web. It supports popular web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Edge.
One of the best things about JSLinux is that it gives you a list of operating systems to choose from. You can choose between: Alpine Linux 3.12.0, Windows 2000 (yes, it also has Windows 2000 pro), FreeDos, Buildroot (Linux), Fedora 33 (Linux).
CoCalc
CoCalc enables you to collaborate with your friends as it allows multiple users to share the same access at the same time.
Editing scripts in the shell and running them is an effortless process. CoCalc provides you with a side window conversations where you can discuss your errors and commands with other users.
You can easily copy-pasting of commands and codes between your web terminal and your local computer, without unnecessary hassles.
It requires you to create a free account to “play” with CoCalc.
Codeanywhere
As its name suggests, Codeanywhere is a cloud-based service that provides users with cross-platform integrated development environments (IDEs).
To use the free Linux virtual machine, you need to register on their website and sign up for their free plan.
Once registered, create a new connection and set up a container with the operating system of your choice. After completing these steps, you will have a reliable and free Linux console to work with. Go to app.codeanywhere.com to learn more.
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