unix commands

About this tag
The unix commands tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about using Unix-style command-line tools on Windows systems. Topics include Microsoft's native Coreutils for Windows, which brings commands like ls, cat, grep, find, and xargs to Windows without requiring WSL or Cygwin, and how to adapt Unix commands such as cd with environment variables in the Windows command prompt. The tag reflects the ongoing integration of Unix command-line conventions into the Windows ecosystem, particularly for developers and IT professionals who rely on these tools for scripting and system administration.

  1. Microsoft Coreutils for Windows: Native ls cat grep find xargs Without WSL

    Microsoft’s new Coreutils for Windows, released around Build 2026 and based on the Rust uutils project, brings familiar Unix-style commands such as ls, cat, grep, find, and xargs to native Windows without requiring WSL, Cygwin, or a separate POSIX compatibility layer. The practical story is...
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    • rust uutils unix commands windows coreutils wsl alternative
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 7 Command to change the path using environment variable from Command prompt

    Hi all, In UNIX, for changing the directory path, there is "cd" command. .This works fine in windows 7 too.. But the problem comes when we are trying to change the path using environment variables. . In UNIX, cd $JAVA_HOME changes the path to the value set for JAVA_HOME, Similarly is there...
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    • change path command prompt environment variables folder navigation java_home unix commands user help windows 7 windows tips
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support