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titleOther Windows ssh/Terminal options

If your Windows version does not have ssh in Command Prompt or PowerShell:

More advanced options for those who want a full Linux environment on their Windows system:

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Setting up your environment

Create some

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symbolic links and directories

First we will create a few directories and links we will use (more on these later).

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The great thing about this prompt is that it always tells you where you are, which avoids you having to issue the execute the pwd (present working directory) command all the timeevery time you want to know where you are. Execute these commands to see how the prompt reflects your current directory.

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