Coreutils for Windows

Summary

Microsoft has released Coreutils for Windows, a collection of basic Unix tools, including ls, cp, and rm, for Windows users. The project is available on GitHub and can be installed using an installer.

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The release of Coreutils for Windows provides Windows users with a set of basic Unix tools, making it easier to manage files and directories.

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Coreutils for Windows

6/2/2026, 7:15:38 PM

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