How to Use Linux Terminal Commands in Windows

Have you ever been using a Windows command prompt and been frustrated because you've forgotten those old DOS commands for navigation and file manipulation? Well, you're not alone. And I'm happy to announce that with a few short steps you could be happily using Linux command line commands at a DOS prompt near you. (Directions borrowed copiously from this awesome play-by-play tutorial here.)

1. First, install cygwin 
2. Next, add the cygwin path (C:\Cygwin\bin) to the Path environment variable (step by step instructions with pictures found here)
3. Open a DOS promt (WinKey+r, then type cmd), and enjoy your new found power!

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