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PuTTY vs Windows Command Prompt

A side-by-side look at PuTTY and Windows Command Prompt. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows. Developed by Simon Tatham, PuTTY provides a lightweight and versatile tool for connecting to remote servers using various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. It is widely used for secure and convenient command-line access to remote systems.

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Windows Command Prompt

Windows Command Prompt

Os & Utilities

The Windows Command Prompt is a text-based interface that allows users to access the computer's file system as well as execute commands. It has been included with every version of the Windows operating system.

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