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Description

Experience the essence of Linux on your Windows operating system with Cygwin, a comprehensive suite of GNU and open-source utilities that mimics the capabilities of a Linux environment. It includes a dynamic link library (cygwin1.dll) that offers extensive POSIX API support. However, it's important to note that Cygwin does not allow for the direct execution of native Linux applications on Windows; instead, you will need to compile your application from the source code to enable it to function properly in this environment. It cannot automatically transform native Windows applications to recognize UNIX® features such as signals and ptys. For utilizing Cygwin's unique features, recompiling your applications from source code is essential. The Cygwin DLL is compatible with all recent x86_64 Windows versions, beginning with Windows Vista. To initiate a new installation or to upgrade an existing setup, utilize the setup program. Additionally, remember that each package within the distribution is updated independently from the DLL, meaning the version of the Cygwin DLL does not reflect a general release number for the entire Cygwin distribution. This modular approach allows for greater flexibility in managing updates and ensuring that you have the most current tools available.

Description

PuTTY serves as a free software solution for SSH and Telnet on both Windows and Unix systems, also functioning as an xterm terminal emulator. This client application supports protocols including SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and SUPDUP, which facilitate remote sessions on computers over a network. Essentially, it operates from the client side of these sessions, where users can view and interact with the remote system. For instance, if you launch PuTTY on a Windows device and establish a connection to a Unix server, a window will open for you. Any commands you enter in this window are transmitted directly to the Unix machine, and the responses from the server will appear in the same window. Consequently, it allows you to operate on the Unix system as if you were physically present at its terminal, even though you could be located in a different place entirely. Additionally, PuTTY permits users to save their configurations in named session profiles, while also giving them the option to modify the default settings that apply to new connections. This flexibility makes it a versatile tool for managing remote sessions effectively.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Accops HySecure
Accops HyWorks
Azure Marketplace
Honggfuzz
KiTTY
PuTTYTray
TidyTabs
WinSCP
smartmontools

Integrations

Accops HySecure
Accops HyWorks
Azure Marketplace
Honggfuzz
KiTTY
PuTTYTray
TidyTabs
WinSCP
smartmontools

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cygwin

Website

www.cygwin.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

PuTTY

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

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Product Features

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