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Windows PowerShell Select-Object -Unique equivalent in Linux
Sorts and removes duplicate lines.
Windows
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PowerShell Select-Object -Unique
Linux equivalents
sort -u
sort -u
sort -u
Overview
What this command does
Sorts and removes duplicate 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
Keep unique records
Sorts and removes duplicate lines.
sort -u
Keep unique records
sort --help
Show command help when supported
man sort
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sort -u
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Select-Object -Unique
sort -uReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sort -u | Keep unique records |
sort --help | Show command help when supported |
man sort | 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 | sort -u |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sort -u |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sort -u |
Same command on this distribution. |
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