How To Open Terminal In Windows 10
Description
Microsoft should implement a command-line to Windows 10 as a feature. It should be accessed just like Linux users can. For those who do not know or can't remember, let me tell you how it is accessed. Simply by a keyboard shortcut you can swap between a GUI and a Terminal. The shortcuts and actions are shown on the table named 'Linux Interfaces and Shortcuts'. I know that switching 7 interfaces can get very complicated and confusing to non-Geeks so I believe that Microsoft should only implement TTY-1 and TTY-7 as shown in the chart named 'Windows Interfaces and Shortcuts'. Please note that I will explain how it can be a cross-platform feature later on.
Linux Interfaces and Shortcuts
| Keyboard Shortcut | Interface | Description |
| Ctrl + Alt + F1 | TTY-1 | An all-purpose command-line |
| Ctrl + Alt + F2 | TTY-2 | A command-line for a communication device |
| Ctrl + Alt + F3 | TTY-3 | A command-line for a communication device |
| Ctrl + Alt + F4 | TTY-4 | A command-line for a communication device |
| Ctrl + Alt + F5 | TTY-5 | A command-line for a communication device |
| Ctrl + Alt + F6 | TTY-6 | A command-line for a communication device |
| Ctrl + Alt + F7 | TTY-7 (GUI) | A Graphical User Interface |
Windows Interfaces and Shortcuts
| Keyboard Shortcut | Interface | Description |
| (see 'Added Features') | TTY-1 | A text-based interface with ALL Command Prompt and PowerShell commands with new commands to make up for the limited set Microsoft already has available. |
| (see 'Added Features') | TTY-7 | This is the same user interface everyone knows Windows to be. |
Pros:
- Windows gets a 'True' command line
- Opens a new market for Terminal add-ons
- Windows becomes more friendly for Power-Users or those wanting 'something new'
Cons:
- Users may not know how to return to TTY-7
- Using the wrong command/syntax may negatively impact a user's files, settings, or possibly even Windows
Added Features:
- Terminal 'add-on' section in the Windows Store
- File extension for Terminal add-ons (.ado)
- File extension for Terminal Applications (.trml, .trm, .co, .conexe or maybe keep .exe)
- Setting under 'Settings-->System-->Optional Features' for activating the Terminal shortcut
How it is accessed
On a Desktop:
Use keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Alt + F1' for Terminal
Use keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Alt + F2' for Windows
On a Notebook/Netbook:
Use keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Alt + F1' for Terminal
Use keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Alt + F2' for Windows
On a Tablet:
Use app on Start Screen
On a X-Box:
Use app on Start Screen
On a Windows Phone:
Use app on Start Screen
Notes:
- As an app it is a black background with light grey text with a mobile keyboard at the bottom (Functions as a modern application, not a true interface)
- Computer boots into Windows (GUI)
- App icon is a black tile with 'C:>_' written on it in white
***feel free to tell your ideas on how to perfect this feature, all I did was explain it***
-ps: This is my first discussion so I apologize if it is hard to understand or there is an error in what I wrote. Please don't be cruel! :)