Overview. The Linux command line is a text interface to your computer. Often referred to as the shell, terminal, console, prompt or various other names, it can give the appearance of being complex and confusing to use.

Is command prompt and Linux same?

The difference is the operating system. The command prompt (cmd) and a terminal emulator (linux bash shell or similar) are text interfaces to the operating system. They allow you to manipulate the file system and run programs without the graphical interface. You should read about Linux shells.

Is command prompt Unix or Linux?

Prompts are found on the command line interface of any operating system that provides a CLI. This includes not only Unix-like operating systems but also MS-DOS and the various Microsoft Windows systems.