Ok. I decided it\u2019s time I finally weigh in on this with more than 140 characters. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve seen, in forums, Twitter and other social media comparisons between Windows PowerShell and some other shell of choice. Typically the \u201cother\u201d shell is LInux based and the comparison is thrown down as a challenge, \u201cWhich is better?\u201d or \u201cWho would win?\u201d Usually the one posting the challenge is coming from a non-PowerShell perspective and assuming their choice is superior and beyond reproach.<\/p>\n
Well, from their perspective it most likely is. But that\u2019s not PowerShell\u2019s fault. These challenges are inane, in my perspective. It goes beyond apples vs oranges. Sure, apples and oranges are both round (more or less) fruit, but that\u2019s it. PowerShell and X are both console-based shells, but that\u2019s it. PowerShell is an object based shell designed for managing WIndows systems. X is usually a text based shell used for managing Linux. The real question is \u201cWhich is better WIndows or *nix?\u201d Which is equally a silly question. <\/p>\n
The \u201cbetter\u201d OS is one that meets you or your organizations needs, budget and requirements. <\/p>\n
Before anyone thinks I\u2019m 100% in the PowerShell camp, let me state that I\u2019m a firm believer in the right tool for the job. If I can accomplish a task or solve a problem faster with a simple batch file and a resource kit tool over PowerShell, I\u2019m going with what gets me home faster. If I have a Linux server farm to manage I\u2019m going to use the right tool set and shell. Ditto for a Windows base data center.<\/p>\n
My other issue with these type of challenges is that typically, and it goes both ways, the person posing the question doesn\u2019t have enough experience and exposure to the other shell. If they did, they wouldn\u2019t be posing the question in the first place.<\/p>\n
So can\u2019t we all just get along and accept the fact that there are different shells, tools and operating systems that all have their place in the big, bad world of information technology. If you think there is a limitation in PowerShell or X, then ask the appropriate community for guidance. If I\u2019m trying to figure out how to do something in bash, I have no qualms in asking for help. I\u2019m not going to say, this is a piece of crap because it can\u2019t do xyz. I want to learn.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s enough soap box for now. The floor is yours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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