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Cygwin vs mini_httpd

A side-by-side look at Cygwin and mini_httpd. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cygwin

Cygwin

Os & Utilities

Cygwin is a Linux-like environment and command-line interface for Windows. It provides functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows, allowing you to port software running on POSIX systems and run it natively on Windows.

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mini_httpd

mini_httpd

Network & Admin

mini_httpd is a small, simple and portable HTTP server. It is suitable for embedding in other applications to provide web-based interfaces. It supports HTTP/1.1, CGI, SSL, basic authentication and serves static files.

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