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Windows Services for Unix 3.5 review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.7

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

Microsoft's Windows Services for Unix will be most useful if you've already made the decision to switch platforms. This free download will also make life easier for Unix experts who need to use a Windows desktop system... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Allows Unix applications and tools to be used in Windows environments
  • Simplifies file sharing across platforms
  • Good command-line administration
  • Free to download

Cons

  • Applications may need tweaking to install
  • Some components rely on Active Directory

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Member Opinion

7.7

Average Member Rating

Very Good

4 Members have reviewed this product

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Craig Mautner

Craig Mautner

I needed cvs and didn't like wincvs at all. This worked best.

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8.5

Excellent


Alpie Bahar

Alpie Bahar

Free UNIX utilities and scripting under Windows!

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8.0

Excellent


Earl Kinmonth

Earl Kinmonth

Good support for Japanese

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Not as comprehensive or useful as cygwin in many circumstances

Read more

6.7

Good


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