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Windows start cmd /c equivalent in Linux
Executes a command through Bash.
Windows
→
start cmd /c
Linux equivalents
bash -c "command"
bash -c "command"
bash -c "command"
Overview
What this command does
Executes a command through Bash.
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
Run command string
Executes a command through Bash.
bash -c "command"
Run command string
bash --help
Show command help when supported
man bash
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
bash -c "command"
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: start cmd /c
bash -c "command"Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
bash -c "command" | Run command string |
bash --help | Show command help when supported |
man bash | 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 | bash -c "command" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | bash -c "command" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | bash -c "command" |
Same command on this distribution. |
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