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Classic Shell vs Windows Package Manager CLI

A side-by-side look at Classic Shell and Windows Package Manager CLI. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Classic Shell

Classic Shell

Os & Utilities

Classic Shell is a free, open-source program that restores the Start menu and other interface elements from older versions of Windows. It brings back the familiar menus and toolbars for users who prefer the classic Windows UI.

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Windows Package Manager CLI

Windows Package Manager CLI

Os & Utilities

The Windows Package Manager CLI (winget) is a command line tool that allows you to discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications on Windows 10 computers. It provides an interface to manage apps from the command line similar to apt or yum on Linux.

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