MinGW-w64 vs gow : Which is Better?

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MinGW-w64

MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) is a free and open source software development environment for creating Microsoft Windows applications.

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows Linux

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gow

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

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows

MinGW-w64 VS gow Feature comparision

Feature MinGW-w64 gow
Compiler
Portable
ANSI color support
Command line
Compatibility layers
Portable Linux
Developer Tools
Regular updates
Command line/bash
Command line interface
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Scripting
Terminal emulator
Debugger
Built-in SSH client
Telnet client
Host management
Optimized for Windows
PowerShell Scripting
Ssh tunnel
Auto-saving
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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