Cygwin 2.11.2.20181212

Cygwin is a collection of tools which provide a Linux look and feel environment for Windows. Cygwin is also a DLL (cygwin1.dll) which acts as a Linux API layer providing substantial Linux API functionality.

Package parameters

• /InstallDir - Set install location
• /DesktopIcon - Set to true to install desktop icon
• /Proxy - Set to "proxy:port". Otherwise system proxy or explicit chocolatey proxy will be used
• /Pubkey - URL of extra public key file (gpg format)
• /Site - Download site
• /NoStartMenu - Set to true to prevent installation of start menu items
• /NoAdmin - Do not check for and enforce running as administrator

Example: choco install cygwin --params "/InstallDir:C:\your\install\path /NoStartMenu"

Notes

• This package provides only the last version of Cygwin.
• For better functionality, it is recommended you install the cyg-get package. Use the cyg-get utility to add packages to your Cygwin installation.