From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: "Charles S. Wilson" To: Markus Mauhart Cc: cygwin@sources.redhat.com Subject: Re: (OT) Newbie request for Info Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 18:33:00 -0000 Message-id: <3A89EE9E.A1F27363@ece.gatech.edu> References: <3A89A170.20020.1F8098C@localhost> X-SW-Source: 2001-02/msg00727.html Markus - Yes, cygwin is probably the fastest way for a windowsite to dip a toe in the unix/gnu/linux world and stay productive in the meantime. Yes, cygwin may act as a sort of trojan horse, sneaking "the unix way" into "windows-only" shops. But that's off-topic for this list. Cygwin provides a *platform* for doing unixy stuff on windows -- if newbies have questions about the *peculiarities* of that platform, then this is the place to ask. E.g. *CYGWIN*-specific questions. General unix/gnu/linux questions or tutorial requests on unix/gnu/linux are *not* appropriate here, and Chris is absolutely corrent in referring people to more appropriate sources of information. However, if you would like to provide a "Newbie's Guide to Learning Unix without leaving the comfort [sic] of Windows, Using Cygwin" feel free. I'm sure Chris would LOVE to add a link to that page on the main cygwin site (BTW, see Earnie's page on a similar subject: http://gw32.freeyellow.com/index-cygwin.html ) --Chuck -- Want to unsubscribe from this list? Check out: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple