How to use Unix Commands in Windows

   Do you wanna Enjoy the Comfort of Unix in Windows ? 
  (without internet)        
 No need of installing an Unix OS just follow the instruction below

Step 1:Download cygwin installer from internet
                        Click here to goto download page

Step 2:After Downloading open it

Click Install from Internet

Choose Direct Connection




choose any one of the servers.
After that click on Next till you get a window given below
                                




Now Choose CUR on your top right and click on Next and proceed.It will take a lot time (Depends upon your connection)

Step 3: After Downloading and Installation Completed.Now its time to configure system variables
Step 4: Got MyComputer --> C drive --> cygwin --> bin
Now Copy the path

Step 5:Now goto  My computer->System Properties->Advanced System Setting->Environment  
Variable

Step 6;Now select  from User Variables Box Select Path and click edit

Step 7:Now add semicolon at the end and paste the path

                       eg:      ;C:\cygwin\bin

Step 8:Click on ok. That's all Now you can use Unix in your default cmd (start->run->cmd) prompt or cygwin terminal

If you have any Doubts watch this video



Note :In this software some commands like Process based Commands are not supported and vi editor was not that much convenient. I recommend this software for those who are trying automation in windows.

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