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What is the easiest option for running Linux commands on windows? Is WSL overkill for that? I really hate the power shells CLI. The commands are so long and un
by OnionBlender 2y ago
What is the easiest option for running Linux commands on windows? Is WSL overkill for that?
I really hate the power shells CLI. The commands are so long and unintuitive.
- genter 2y agoCygwin
- jhanschoo 2y agoGit Bash provides bash alongside a minimal set of coreutils. But of course, if you want more to the full suite of coreutils you need Cygwin or a WSL system.
- XzAeRosho 2y agoNowadays, installing WSL is really painless procedure [1] Also make sure to install the Windows Terminal [2] to take full advantage of wsl2. [1]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install [2]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/install https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/install
- screye 2y agoI know this doesnt answer your question, but just install wsl. It is incredibly easy and works with zero setup. Windows is truly the most stable Linux distro.