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Updated onMarch 25, 2020

updated onMarch 25, 2020

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When it comes to command lines, your mind will most likely go toPowerShell. This neat task automation and management framework has been with PC users since the dawn of operating systems, and it continues to evolve.

PowerShell 7 is now live

The new version is available forWindows, macOS, and Linux. It seesMicrosoftmoving from .NET Core 2.x to 3.1 which enables enhanced backward compatibility features with existingWindows PowerShellmodules thanks to the resurrection of numerous .NET Framework APIs.

Being cross-platform compatible means that the new PowerShell version is now compatible;e with allLinuxdistros, including Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Fedora, Debian and others.

In an officialMicrosoft post, they stated that:

If you weren’t able to usePowerShellCore 6.x in the past because of module compatibility issues, this might be the first time you get to take advantage of some of the awesome features we already delivered since we started the Core project!

What does PowerShell 7 bring to the table?

Theofficial changelogfor the newPowerShellis now available, and here are the newest features to be available to the general public:

You can get the latest version ofPowerShellfromGitHubwhere you can find theWindows, macOS andLinuxversions.

What’s your take on the new features brought toPowerShell? Share your opinions with us and the other users in the comments section below.

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When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Users can now try PowerShell 7 on Windows, macOS and Linux#

PowerShell 7 is now live#

What does PowerShell 7 bring to the table?#