Description
Cygwin FOR LINUX
Cygwin project is a DLL which provides a Unix emulation environment for Windows. The Cygwin environment offers a complete port of development utilities such as gcc, binutils, gdb, make, and more, along with a wide range of useful utilities.
Key Features:
- Linux-like environment for Windows
- Consists of two parts: dll (cygwin1.dll) for Linux API emulation and a collection of tools for a Linux feel
- Compatible with recent Windows versions (32-bit and 64-bit)
Technical Specifications:
- Emulation Layer: DLL (cygwin1.dll)
- Support: X86 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions
- Additional Tools: gcc, binutils, gdb, make, and more
Important Notes:
Official support for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me will be discontinued in the next major version of Cygwin.
Cygwin is not designed to run native Linux apps on Windows. Application rebuilding from source is required for compatibility.
Cygwin does not enable native Windows apps to access UNIX functionality without source code alteration.
Publisher: Cygwin Team
Price: Free
User Reviews for Cygwin FOR LINUX 7
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Cygwin FOR LINUX is a powerful tool for Windows developers needing Unix utilities. It provides a comprehensive Linux-like environment.
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Cygwin has transformed my Windows experience! It provides a seamless Unix-like environment that's incredibly useful.
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Absolutely love Cygwin! The ease of using Linux utilities on Windows is a game changer for my development work.
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Cygwin is fantastic! It allows me to use familiar Linux tools right on my Windows machine. Highly recommend!
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Cygwin delivers exactly what I needed—a powerful Unix emulation for Windows. Great support for development utilities!
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5 stars for Cygwin! It's perfect for anyone wanting a Linux-like environment on Windows without any hassle.
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I can't praise Cygwin enough! It integrates Linux tools beautifully into Windows, making development so much easier.