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Figure 2-14. ConEmu
Neither the Command Prompt nor Windows PowerShell support the mechanism used by the
Chef development tools to display text in color. We recommend you install a third-party ter-
minal program for Windows that supports ANSI text color output.
We recommend ConEmu, as not only does it support colored text, but it also greatly im-
proves the command prompt experience in Windows. ConEmu adds tabs, support for full
screen, and a plethora of customization options. ConEmu also supports all the Windows
command shells, so you can still use
cmd.exe
, PowerShell, bash, or another favorite.
ConEmu does not replace existing Windows shells; it merely enhances their capabilities by
providing user interface enhancements, such as adding support for color.
To install ConEmu, go to the
primary download site for ConEmu
and download a ConEmu
Installer, as shown in
Figure 2-15
.
