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		torginus on Sept 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Windows NT vs. Unix: A design comparison Honestly, before WSL 1 was a thing, Cygwin already existed, and it was good enough for most people.

tjoff on Sept 10, 2024 [–]

Cygwin is capable but I feel WSL is a total game changer.

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