Cygwin vs Windows Command Prompt
A side-by-side look at Cygwin and Windows Command Prompt. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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Windows Command Prompt
Os & Utilities
The Windows Command Prompt is a text-based interface that allows users to access the computer's file system as well as execute commands. It has been included with every version of the Windows operating system.
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