Cygwin

What is Cygwin?

Cygwin is a comprehensive solution that enables users to run native Linux applications seamlessly on the Windows operating system. By providing a POSIX-compatible environment, Cygwin allows for the recompilation and execution of Unix-like programs on Windows with minimal source code modifications. This integration of Windows-based resources with the Unix-like ecosystem empowers users to leverage the strengths of both platforms, expanding the capabilities and versatility of their computing environment

Highlights

• Native integration of Windows-based applications, data, and system resources with Unix-like software tools and environments
• POSIX-compatible environment that runs natively on Microsoft Windows
• Allows for the recompilation and execution of Unix-like programs on Windows with minimal source code changes
• Provides the same underlying POSIX API expected in Unix-like systems