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Windows PowerShell Get-Random lines equivalent in Linux
Randomizes the order of lines.
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PowerShell Get-Random lines
Linux equivalents
shuf file
shuf file
shuf file
Overview
What this command does
Randomizes the order of lines.
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
Shuffle lines
Randomizes the order of lines.
shuf file
Shuffle lines
shuf --help
Show command help when supported
man shuf
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
shuf file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Get-Random lines
shuf fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
shuf file | Shuffle lines |
shuf --help | Show command help when supported |
man shuf | 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 | shuf file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | shuf file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | shuf file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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