List of MicroSims for Learning Linux

Interactive Micro Simulations to help students learn Linux fundamentals.

Bash vs Zsh Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of bash and zsh shells with star ratings for compatibility, features, and customization.
Command Syntax Visual Guide

Color-coded breakdown of Linux command structure showing commands, options, and arguments with hover explanations.
Learning Graph Viewer

Interactive viewer for exploring the course's 550-concept learning graph with search, taxonomy filtering, and real-time statistics.
Linux Distribution Comparison

Comparison table of major Linux distributions with ratings for user-friendliness, stability, and software freshness.
Linux Timeline

Interactive timeline of key milestones in Linux history from 1991 to 2025, with category filtering and event details.
Open Source vs Proprietary Software

Visual infographic comparing open source and proprietary software licensing models with examples.
Shell and Kernel Flow

Workflow diagram illustrating how user commands flow through the shell to the Linux kernel.
Shell Prompt Anatomy

Interactive breakdown of shell prompt components: username, hostname, current directory, and user indicator.
Tab Completion Practice

Simulated terminal for practicing tab completion with three progressive difficulty levels.
UNIX Family Tree

Visual history showing how UNIX evolved from Bell Labs in 1969 into BSD, System V, and Linux branches.
UNIX Philosophy Pipe Diagram

Animated visualization of data flowing through piped commands, demonstrating the "do one thing well" philosophy.
VM History Timeline

Interactive timeline tracing virtualization from IBM mainframes (1967) through containers, serverless, and microVMs to 2025.
Web Server OS Market Share

Pie chart, bar chart, and data table showing Linux's ~90% dominance on web servers versus Windows.