Why ? (I mean why you need it for Linux ?) (Which is another way of asking why you prefer to simulate rather that real world ?)
I know your a Math professor and that was my worst subject so I should have some grudge against math teachers but after
30 yrs in electronics I've learned that math is my friend and always ready to help me do things. Are you just not a hands-on
person or do you need the simulation to integrate it into your lectures ?