?Using Unix commands in Microsoft (Windows') DOS Prompt?

HLee1981 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-30-2005

I ran a search for "Unix Dos" in the search field box and checked a few pages' results but did not find what I was looking for. I am trying to find out if there are choices of applications that would enable using Unix commands inside a Windows environment, particularly the DOS Prompt. The only application I've found over the past few months I've been searching for a viable solution has been the UnixDos Toolkit for Windows (http://www.profsoftware.com/unixdos/) but it seems outdated when looking at the current version information under the updates tab (current Version 5.1a Jun 30th, 2004). Are there any other solutions / programs that are supported more frequently, etc.?

Thanks.

dangral · #2 (**permalink**) 11-30-2005

Cygwin may be what you are looking for:

Link

HLee1981 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangral

Cygwin may be what you are looking for:

Link

Thanks!!! It looks like Cygwin's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!

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