windows Format dir output like ls

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If you prefer the way the *nix ls command lists information to Window's dir's vertical list this should help you.

Typing dir /w will format the display in a much more condensed space:

If you want to be able to run this by just typing ls, paste @dir /w into notepad and save as C:\windows\ls.bat. (Depending on UAC settings you may need to save it to your desktop and then and move it into the windows folder with explorer.)