The Cygwin README
(Only partially updated for the latest net release.)
Installation Instructions
Contents
Installation using "Cygwin Setup"
Why not install in C:\?
Can I use Cygwin Setup to update a B18, B19, B20, B20.1 or CD-ROM (1.0) installation of Cygwin?
Is Cygwin Setup, or one of the packages, infected with a virus?
My computer hangs when I run Cygwin Setup!
What packages should I download?
How do I just get everything?
How much disk space does Cygwin require?
What if setup fails?
My Windows logon name has a space in it, will this cause problems?
How do I uninstall individual packages?
How do I uninstall
all
of Cygwin?
How do I install snapshots?
Can Cygwin Setup maintain a "mirror"?
Release Information
Release Beta 20.1 (Dec 4 1998)
Changes in specific tools:
Changes in the Cygwin API (cygwin.dll):
Release Beta 20 (Oct 30 1998)
The project has a new name!
Changes in specific tools:
Changes in the Cygwin API (cygwin.dll):
Known Problems in the Latest Net Release
Aware of the problem, no solution known.
Pipe key (
`|'
) doesn't work on non-US keyboards in Win9x/ME
Cannot access tape devices with mt on Win9x
On Win9x, scp leaves ssh processes running.
Fixed in the Next Release
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