> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://devops-collective-inc.gitbook.io/a-unix-person-s-guide-to-powershell/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://devops-collective-inc.gitbook.io/a-unix-person-s-guide-to-powershell/master.md).

# ReadMe

This e-book is intended as a 'Quick Start' guide to PowerShell for people who already know Bash or one of the other Unix shells.

The book has 3 elements:

* an introductory chapter which covers some PowerShell concepts
* a summary list of PowerShell equivalents of Unix commands in one e-book chapter
* a detailed discussion of Powershell equivalents of Unix commands, organised in the alphabetical order of the unix command
