I know windows have a terminal too, but apart from being black, they are completely different. PowerShell was promising but cannot (IMHO) replace the old fashioned Bourne Again Shell.

All this makes sad, because my MBP is quite old and the prospect of having to deal with windows again just makes me cry.

I use Linux daily on my desktop. Never really liked Windows because cmd was always a terrible cripple compared to *NIX.

But recently I've heard very good things from people about the new Linux subsystem in Windows 10.

There's still a lot of software that doesn't run on Linux (e.g. management utilities for enterprise systems, old/obscure utilities) even in WINE.

Can anyone who regularly uses Linux comment on how it is to us the Linux subsystem on Windows? It is good enough or still rough on the edges?

My Linux-of-choice remains Ubuntu on a VM on my Surface, but having the subsystem installed as well is nice. If they keep at it, I can see ditching the VM in a few more revs. X doesn't officially work yet, although you can hack around and get it kinda-sorta going.

Because the Win10 environment is pretty shoddy, in general. And it's not a secret, so your question is surprising.

The OP talks about random bits and pieces of non-functional software and hardware, and all I could think of was Win10 on a "nice" laptop. It's pretty regularly an awful, hair-pulling experience, on any average day.