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Gow for Windows

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Gow delivers over 130 open-source UNIX utilities as native win32 binaries for Windows. This streamlined suite provides essential command-line functionality within a minimal 10 MB installation footprint.
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Gow 0/1

  • Pros

    • Includes over 130 open source UNIX applications
    • Compiles utilities as native win32 binaries
    • Features a minimal 10 MB installation footprint
    • Provides a convenient Windows installer for setup

  • Cons

    • Limited to a specific set of 130 utilities
    • Lacks a modular package management system
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Gow for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
0.4
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server
  • Windows ME
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
490
Downloads Last Week
1
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Developer’s Description

By Vuzit
Set up a lightweight alternative of Cygwin.
Gow (Gnu On Windows) is the lightweight alternative to Cygwin. It uses a convenient Windows installer that installs about 130 extremely useful open source UNIX applications compiled as native win32 binaries. It is designed to be as small as possible, about 10 MB, as opposed to Cygwin which can run well over 100 MB depending upon options.
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