What is Gow?

Gow - Lightweight UNIX Applications for Windows

Product Description:

Gow, also known as Gnu or Windows, is a lightweight installer that includes around 130 useful open-source UNIX applications compiled as native win32 binaries. If you enjoy experimenting with Linux in a Windows environment, Gow is the perfect solution for you. It aims to provide the same functionality as Cygwin but on a smaller scale.

Key Features:

• Integration with Windows Explorer for easy access to the command line console.


• Installation of binaries in the Window PATH for quick CMD access.


• List of common Linux/Unix commands for beginners.


• Simple removal of unwanted binaries stored in a single folder.


• Improved resource utilization for running Linux operations on Windows.

Technical Specifications:

• Developer: Brent R. Matzelle


• File Size: 30MB


• Version: 0.8.0


• Platform: Windows


• Price: Free

Get started with Gow today and enhance your Windows experience with UNIX applications!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!