Whether you need to use Powershell day-to-day or just want to poke around and learn it while on a Chromebook, here`s how to get started.
Powershell is an immensely popular and powerful tool that comes built into Windows 10 with applications across enterprise, development, automation, and so much more. But Powershell is also cross-platform and open-source, with versions available for Mac OS and Linux, too.
But what about if you`re using a Chromebook, either personally or professionally? Well, so long as it`s a recent machine with support for Linux apps, you can install and use Microsoft Powershell.
Here`s what you need to know.
Making sure Linux is enabled on your Chromebook
What makes the magic happen is the Crostini Linux container on Chrome OS, which will allow you to install the Linux version of Visual Studio Code on your Chromebook.
If you don`t already have that enabled, it`s really straightforward.
Open Settings.
Locate Linux (Beta) in the sidebar.
Click Turn on.
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