[dec0dedab0de]

I have never used a computer that had access to Powershell, but in my new job I may have to do some small stuff to tie some systems together. I'm terrified of learning it because I don't want to be lured into some kind of lock-in scenario.

[emodendroket]

Well, you can only use it on Windows. But I mean come on, "terrified?" Bash scripts are not too useful in Windows either.

[pessimizer]

Spending a lot of time learning non-portable technologies isn't a decision to be taken lightly.

[emodendroket]

Well, if it's part of your job I'd say it's not a decision at all...

[pessimizer]

If you can't accomplish the same goals in a portable way. Of course, if you can put the knowledge to work as soon as you learn it, you're already starting to recoup your investment.

[GhotiFish]

I can't believe you got downvoted for that.

[GhotiFish]

cygwin does it's job well.

[emodendroket]

cygwin works fine but if your task is, for instance, to configure Windows machines, it's not very useful.