Cron inside WSL beats Windows Task Scheduler for one reason: it actually works the way I think
The article discusses the advantages of using the cron utility within the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) for automating tasks. It highlights how cron's simplicity and straightforward configuration make it a preferable choice over Windows Task Scheduler. The author appreciates the ability to script tasks in Bash while accessing the Windows filesystem seamlessly.
- ▪Windows Subsystem for Linux allows users to run Linux apps and commands without dual-booting.
- ▪The cron utility provides a straightforward way to automate tasks on Windows through WSL.
- ▪Unlike Task Scheduler, cron's configuration is easier to manage and does not require a GUI.
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