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Windows join files equivalent in Linux
Joins lines from two sorted files on a common field.
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join files
Linux equivalents
join file1 file2
join file1 file2
join file1 file2
Overview
What this command does
Joins lines from two sorted files on a common field.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Join sorted files
Joins lines from two sorted files on a common field.
join file1 file2
Join sorted files
join --help
Show command help when supported
man join
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
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join file1 file2
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: join files
join file1 file2Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
join file1 file2 | Join sorted files |
join --help | Show command help when supported |
man join | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | join file1 file2 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | join file1 file2 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | join file1 file2 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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