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Cygwin vs Phuks

A side-by-side look at Cygwin and Phuks. 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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Phuks

Phuks

Photos & Graphics

Phuks is an open-source alternative to Photoshop focused on photo editing. It has features for cropping, red-eye removal, color correction, layers, masks, filters, and more. It supports common image formats and has an intuitive user interface.

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