How Do You Use Linux Commands in Windows Command Prompt?
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Can I use Linux commands on Windows CMD?

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run Linux inside Windows. The upcoming version of WSL will be using the real Linux kernel inside Windows. This WSL, also called Bash on Windows, gives you a Linux distribution in command line mode running as a regular Windows application.

How do I run a Linux command in Windows?

If you have access to the computer, install an ssh server on it. On Linux you can use for example Overlook-Fing to find the IP of the computer. Then you type ssh [email protected] into the Linux shell. Then type the user’s password and you should have access to the computer’s Windows Command Prompt.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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