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Git Bash vs Solar-PuTTY

A side-by-side look at Git Bash and Solar-PuTTY. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Git Bash

Git Bash

Development

Git Bash is a terminal emulator for Windows that provides a Bash environment that allows users to utilize Git version control features and Linux-style command line tools and utilities on Windows operating systems.

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Solar-PuTTY

Solar-PuTTY

Network & Admin

Solar-PuTTY is an open-source, free SSH and telnet client for Windows operating systems. It is based on the popular PuTTY application but with additional features like the ability to store session data in the cloud.

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