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Windows paste files equivalent in Linux
Combines corresponding lines from multiple files.
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paste files
Linux equivalents
paste file1 file2
paste file1 file2
paste file1 file2
Overview
What this command does
Combines corresponding lines from multiple files.
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
Merge lines side by side
Combines corresponding lines from multiple files.
paste file1 file2
Merge lines side by side
paste --help
Show command help when supported
man paste
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
paste file1 file2
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: paste files
paste file1 file2Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
paste file1 file2 | Merge lines side by side |
paste --help | Show command help when supported |
man paste | 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 | paste file1 file2 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | paste file1 file2 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | paste file1 file2 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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