Microsoft Unix
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Here are some choices for WindowsXp (pro version) or WindowsTwoThousand:
- MicrosoftServicesForUnix (SFU) (No cost, but proprietary)
- CygWin (OpenSource)
- UWIN (http://www.research.att.com/sw/tools/uwin/) (OpenSource)
- The MKS Toolkit (http://www.datafocus.com/) ($$$, Proprietary)
There are of course other ways, using the likes of MsVirtualPc or VmWare. Or set up a multiboot system. I do not know of any good reason why this costly (at least in time) step is necessary.
Note it was reported MicrosoftServicesForUnix can be installed side-by-side with CygWin. But do you really want it done that way?
Reasons for using CygWin over MicrosoftServicesForUnix
- Non supported OS such as WindowsNinetyEight
- Concern about future Microsoft changes (or lack of) that would make this product not useful?
- CygWin provides better compatibility with Linux (GNU, really) systems, being based on the same source. Any real product examples?
- Need for tools more available on CygWin (e.g. X server, Vim instead of Vi)
- More ready made ports to CygWin
Reasons for using MicrosoftServicesForUnix over CygWin
- better interoperability with Microsoft solutions (NFS, NIS)
- better performance (e.g. support for Posix threading, server clusters)