Used Cygwin (64-bit) for Windows?
Editors’ Review
Download.com staff
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Developers call it one of the easiest ways to get a Unix like command line and GCC toolchain on Windows, with long time users describing it as stable and reliable after many years of use.
What The Community Is Saying
- The Highs
- The Lows
Several note it is not the right choice for native Windows GUI development, and mixing binaries built against different Cygwin DLL versions can cause compatibility headaches.
- The Verdict
A solid, mature way to bring POSIX tools to Windows for command line and compiling work, just not a fit if you need native GUI development.
Pros
- Unix-like shell and GNU tools
- Provides Linux API functionality
- Works on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
- Creates a Linux look and feel
Cons
- Requires a DLL for Linux compatibility
Used Cygwin (64-bit) for Windows?
