Windows Softwares to Compatibility layers

Discover Windows Softwares to Compatibility layers.

Translates Windows API calls into POSIX API calls dynamically, allowing Windows applications to run without a traditional virtual machine or emulator.

Best Windows Softwares to Compatibility layers

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MinGW-w64

MinGW-w64

Open Source

MinGW-w64 is a free and open-source collection of development tools designed for creating Microsoft Windows applications using the GNU toolchain. It provides compilers for C, C++, Fortran, Ada, and other languages, allowing developers to build native Windows executables.

Enables native Windows application development with GNU tools.
Compiler
Development
MSYS2

MSYS2

Open Source

MSYS2 is a software distribution and building platform for Windows that provides a Bash shell environment and a collection of GNU and other open-source software tools. It offers a package management system (Pacman) similar to Arch Linux, allowing users to easily install, update, and manage software directly from the command line, making it a powerful tool for developers and users needing a familiar Linux-like environment on Windows.

Provides a powerful and familiar Unix-like Bash shell on Windows.
Command line/bash
Babun

Babun

Open Source

Babun is a Windows shell with a focus on developers, providing a Unix-like command-line environment powered by Cygwin. It offers a wealth of pre-configured tools and features for seamless development workflows on Windows.

Pre-configured with essential developer tools, saving setup time.
Developer Tools
Development OS & Utilities
gow

gow

Open Source

Gow (Gnu On Windows) is a lightweight alternative to Cygwin, providing a collection of essential open-source UNIX command-line tools compiled as native Win32 binaries for easy integration into Windows environments.

Lightweight and easy to install.
Developer Tools
Development
Windows Command Prompt

Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe) is the classic command-line interpreter for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It allows users to interact with the system by typing commands directly, providing access to system utilities, file management operations, and scripting capabilities for automation.

Pre-installed on all Windows versions.
Command line interface
OS & Utilities
MinGW

MinGW

Open Source

MinGW is a minimalist software development environment for Windows, leveraging the GNU toolchain, primarily GCC. It provides a set of freely available and freely distributable Windows specific header files and import libraries combined with GNU tools that allow users to create native Windows applications.

Provides the powerful and widely used GCC toolchain on Windows.
Compiler
Development
Cygwin

Cygwin

Open Source

Cygwin is a powerful environment that provides a Unix-like shell and command-line tools on Microsoft Windows, enabling seamless execution of many Linux applications and scripts without a separate virtual machine or dual boot.

Provides a full Unix-like command line environment on Windows.
ANSI color support
OS & Utilities