Gow (Gnu On Windows) is the lightweight alternative to Cygwin. It uses a convenient Windows installer that installs about 130 extremely useful open source UNIX applications compiled as native win32 binaries. Developed by Brent Matzelle
License: Open Source
Gow is a powerful and versatile terminal emulator with extensive customization options and support for various protocols, making it suitable for advanced users and automation tasks. In contrast, KiTTY is a lightweight, user-friendly SSH and Telnet client that excels in simplicity and speed but lacks some of the advanced features found in Gow.