Linux programs compiled to run under Windows _MinGW and Cygwin MinGW installation tutorial (MinGW - Minimalist GNU for Windows)

linux to compile and run under the windows, you need gcc compiler under the win, generally two types: MinGW and Cygwin.

However, some functions in the windows do not even use two tools to compile, however, need to query windows function and use, such as the Internet socket and so on.

MinGW Reference:

MinGW installation tutorial (MinGW - Minimalist GNU for Windows)

 

CygWin Reference:

Windows: cygwin installation tutorial

Windows install Cygwin Tutorial