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Windows PowerShell Select-Object -First equivalent in Linux
Limits pipeline output to the first records.
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PowerShell Select-Object -First
Linux equivalents
head -n 10
head -n 10
head -n 10
Overview
What this command does
Limits pipeline output to the first records.
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
Keep first records
Limits pipeline output to the first records.
head -n 10
Keep first records
head --help
Show command help when supported
man head
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
head -n 10
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Select-Object -First
head -n 10Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
head -n 10 | Keep first records |
head --help | Show command help when supported |
man head | 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 | head -n 10 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | head -n 10 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | head -n 10 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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