MinGW: A native Windows port of the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), with freely distributable import libraries and header files for building native Windows applications; includes extensions to the MSVC runtime to support C99 functionality. All of MinGW's software will execute on the 64bit Windows platforms.

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  • MinGW is a solid choice if you need a lightweight and minimalist development environment on Windows. It provides essential GNU tools without the heavy overhead of larger distributions. Great for C/C++ developers who want simplicity and direct native Windows executables. However, it can feel limited compared to MSYS2 or WSL, especially if you need modern package management or broader library support. Overall, a reliable tool if you value speed and minimal setup.
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MinGW/MSYS2, Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Developers, Education, Information Technology

User Interface

Win32 (MS Windows)

Programming Language

Ada, C, C++, Fortran, Java, Pascal

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Fortran Build Tools, Fortran Debuggers, Fortran Compilers, Fortran Interpreters, Pascal Build Tools, Pascal Debuggers, Pascal Compilers, Pascal Interpreters, C++ Build Tools, C++ Debuggers, C++ Compilers, C++ Interpreters, Ada Build Tools, Ada Debuggers, Ada Compilers, Ada Interpreters, C Build Tools, C Debuggers, C Compilers, C Interpreters

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2000-02-09