diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 8287a553..9845e4e2 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -16,7 +16,11 @@ else
 endif
 
 clear:
+ifeq ($(OS),Windows_NT)
 	@$(CLEAR_CMD)
+else
+	@if [ -t 1 ] && [ -n "$$TERM" ]; then $(CLEAR_CMD); fi 2>/dev/null || true
+endif
 
 help: clear
 	@echo "Schon Project Management"