Fortune (Unix)

The computer program Fortune is traditionally found on computers running Unix or Linux as the operating system. However, there are also appropriate for Windows programs. Its function is to display "fortune cookies " ( fortune cookies ) and other humorous aphorisms. Popular sources of aphorisms are typical network culture topics such as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, programming or hacker culture.

Usually it is started automatically during system startup or login. The Unix shell command for Fortune 's "fortune ".