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Why Is Microsoft Replacing the Default Windows Command Line?

Why Is Microsoft Replacing the Default Windows Command Line?

Although Windows 11 users already have access to Windows Terminal, Terminal will soon become the default command line experience. In addition to making the command line environment easier to use, this change will open the door for third-party developers to create their own command line hosts. This article discusses why Microsoft is replacing the Command Line Utility and what you can expect in future Windows releases.

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