v2.0

Linux Terminal Simulator for Windows v2.1

What's New in v2.1

New Features

• Tab autocomplete for commands and filenames (press Tab)
• Command history (Up/Down arrows) with persistent storage
• New commands:
  • alias - Create command shortcuts
  • history - View command history
  • chmod - Basic permission simulation
  • wc - Word count functionality
• Improved sudo:
  • 5-minute timeout
  • Configurable password policy
• Enhanced prompt:
  • Color-coded by user (green for normal, red for root)
  • Git branch detection when in repositories

Improved Commands

• ls now supports:
  • Color output
  • Basic -l, -a, -h flags
• grep enhanced with:
  • -i (ignore case)
  • -v (invert match)
• ps now shows:
  • Better formatted output
  • Memory usage percentages

Bug Fixes

• Fixed path handling with spaces
• Resolved sudo password echo issue
• Improved command argument parsing

v1.0

A Windows batch file that simulates a Linux command-line environment without requiring any additional installations like WSL.

Features ✨

• 🚀 No installation required - Runs on native Windows CMD
• 💻 Linux-like experience - Simulates common Linux commands
• 📋 Interactive prompt - Clean interface with customizable settings
• ❓ Built-in help system - Type help to see available commands
• 🔄 Common Linux commands implemented with Windows equivalents

Supported Commands 🛠️

Command	Description	Windows Equivalent
clear	Clears the screen	cls
ls	List directory contents (basic)	dir /b
ll	List directory contents (detailed)	dir
pwd	Print working directory	cd
whoami	Display current user	%USERNAME%
date	Show current date/time	%DATE% %TIME%
echo	Display message	echo
ipconfig	Network configuration	ipconfig
netstat	Network statistics	netstat -ano
ps	Process status	tasklist
mkdir	Create new directory	mkdir
rmdir	Remove directory	rmdir
cat	Display file content	type
ver	Show system version	systeminfo
exit	Quit the simulator	exit

Installation ⚙️

No installation required! Simply:

1. Copy the batch file code
2. Save it as linux_cmd.bat
3. Double-click to run

Usage 🖥️

LinuxSim$ ls
LinuxSim$ mkdir test
LinuxSim$ ll
LinuxSim$ cat readme.txt
LinuxSim$ exit

Customization 🎨

You can customize these settings at the top of the batch file:

set PROMPT_COLOR=0A    (Color code for the prompt)
set PROMPT_TEXT=LinuxSim$  (Your custom prompt text)
set VERSION=1.2        (Version number)

Limitations ⚠️

• This is a simulation using Windows commands
• Not all Linux commands are available
• Some commands behave differently than in real Linux
• No actual Linux environment is running

Contributing 🤝

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or pull request for:

• New command implementations
• Bug fixes
• Feature suggestions

License 📄

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.