Online Linux Playground

Introduction

The LabEx Linux Playground is an online environment that allows users to quickly experience various Linux-related technologies. It provides a sandbox-like environment where users can explore and experiment with Linux without the need to set up a local machine.

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Usage

The Linux Playground in LabEx runs on the Ubuntu 22.04 operating system. To get started, you can create a "Hello World" project to familiarize yourself with the Linux Playground experience.

The LabEx Linux Playground offers three different user interfaces:

1. VS Code: Users can access the Linux environment through a web-based Visual Studio Code interface, allowing them to write, compile, and run code directly in the browser.
2. Desktop: The Linux Playground also provides a full-fledged desktop environment, similar to a traditional Linux desktop, where users can explore the file system, run commands, and use various applications.
3. Web Terminal: In addition to the graphical interfaces, the Linux Playground offers a web-based terminal, enabling users to interact with the Linux system using command-line tools and utilities.

To create a "Hello World" project in the Linux Playground:

1. Choose your preferred user interface (VS Code, Desktop, or Web Terminal).
2. Open a text editor or the terminal and create a new file named "hello.c".
3. Inside the file, write the following "Hello World" program:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    printf("Hello, World!\n");
    return 0;
}

4. Compile the program using the gcc compiler: gcc hello.c -o hello.
5. Run the compiled program: ./hello.

You should see the output "Hello, World!" displayed in the terminal or console.

Summary

The LabEx Linux Playground provides a convenient and accessible way for users to explore and experiment with Linux without the need to set up a local environment. With its three user interface options (VS Code, Desktop, and Web Terminal), users can choose the most suitable way to interact with the Linux system and quickly get started with various Linux-related tasks and projects.