Name
Cygwin
Description
Cygwin is a large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows and a DLL (cygwin1.dll) which provides substantial POSIX API functionality.
Functions
For all Cygwin-related questions and observations, please check the resources available at this site, such as the FAQ, the User's Guide and the mailing list archives. If you've exhausted these resources then please send email to an appropriate mailing list. This includes observations about web pages, setup questions, questions about where to find things, questions about why things are done a certain way, questions about the color preferences of Cygwin developers, questions about the meaning of the number 42, etc.
Please send notification of technical problems (bad html, broken links) concerning these web pages to the Cygwin mailing list.
OS Supported
Windows 10
Apple MacOS
License Details
This license is an annual subscription purchased by Saint Mary's University
Available to
Faculty/Staff/Students
Restrictions
Personal devices and university-owned devices
How to Get
For Students/Staff/Faculty: Cygwin is available via AppsAnywhere.smu.ca
Faculty only: For special requests, please contact EIT Helpdesk at helpdesk@smu.ca
Website
For more information, visit https://www.cygwin.com/