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.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Company Information
Cygwin
www.cygwin.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
Cygwin Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Cygwin work with?
Cygwin works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Cygwin support in their product?
Cygwin supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Cygwin offer?
Cygwin offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Cygwin integrate with?
Cygwin integrates with: Honggfuzz and smartmontools.
Q: Does Cygwin have an API?
Yes, Cygwin has an API.
Q: What type of training does Cygwin provide?
Cygwin provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does Cygwin cost?
Pricing for Cygwin starts at Free.
