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How to start a BASH script (flip a coin and use cowsay)
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cow flip.sh
# flip a coin
FLIP=$(($(($RANDOM%10))%2))
# if heads, use cowsay to present your splash
if [ $FLIP -eq 1 ]
then
# start with some wisdom
fortune -s | cowsay -n | zenity --text-info --title="Your message here" --width 500 --height 500
else
# or start with some other msg
figlet DAN ROCKS | zenity --text-info --title="Your message here" --width 600 --height 200
fi
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