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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
Average Member Rating
4 Members have reviewed this product
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Anonymous
Not as comprehensive or useful as cygwin in many circumstances
Read moreEarl Kinmonth
Good support for Japanese
Read moreAlpie Bahar
Free UNIX utilities and scripting under Windows!
Read moreCraig Mautner
I needed cvs and didn't like wincvs at all. This worked best.
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