Audience

Users requiring a solution to get functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows

About Cygwin

Get that Linux feeling on Windows. Cygwin is a large collection of GNU and open-source tools that provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows. And a DLL (cygwin1.dll) that provides substantial POSIX API functionality. Cygwin is not a way to run native Linux apps on Windows. You must rebuild your application from the source if you want it to run on Windows. It can't magically make native Windows apps aware of UNIX® functionality like signals, ptys, etc. Again, you need to build your apps from source if you want to take advantage of Cygwin functionality. The Cygwin DLL currently works with all recent, commercially released x86_64 versions of Windows, starting with Windows Vista. Use the setup program to perform a fresh install or to update an existing installation. Keep in mind that individual packages in the distribution are updated separately from the DLL so the Cygwin DLL version is not useful as a general Cygwin distribution release number.

Pricing

Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

API:
Yes, Cygwin offers API access

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Company Information

Cygwin
www.cygwin.com

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Support
Online

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