Learn about PowerShell, an object-oriented shell and scripting language from Microsoft that is powerful, versatile, and has unique features compared to standard Unix shells. Topics covered include differences between Windows PowerShell and PowerShell Core, working with files and directories, finding duplicates, using .NET classes and COM objects, launching Internet Explorer, and customizing the PowerShell prompt.
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Getting StartedObjects? In my shell?More filesystem operationsSerious Scripting: Software Bill of MaterialsUsing .NET classesSick Windows TricksGetting out of PowerShell landProfile scriptThe unusual and sometimes confusing partsThe ugliest partConclusion7 Impressions2 Comments