Cygwin is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows. Cygwin provides native integration of Windows-based applications, data, and other system resources with applications, software tools, and data of the Unix-like environment. Thus it is possible to launch Windows applications from the Cygwin environment, as well as to use Cygwin tools and applications within the Windows operating context.
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Cygwin uses a small setup file to download the large setup file from the mirrors.
You can install cygwin in 2 ways.
- 1. Install cygwin online.
- 2. Install cygwin offline.
Steps to Download
- 1. Download the cygwin setup file from here.
- 2. Run the downloaded setup file as an administrator.
- 3. Click "Next".
- 4. Select "Download Without Installing" and then "Next"
- 5. Select the local folder in which you should place your setup files by clicking "Browse.."
- 6. Select the folder to download offline installer files and then "OK"
- 7. Choose your internet connection method which by default is 'Direct Connection'.
- 8. Select the mirrors from which site your setup file should be from and click "Next".
- 9. Wait for the original set up file to be downloaded.
- 10.Choose the packages you want and click "Next"
- 11.Wait for the download to complete. It may take 5-10 Minutes depending your connection speed and selected mirror.
- 12.Click "Finish".
That's it. Now you have offline installar to install cygwin offline.