Cygwin

Cygwin provides a powerful Linux-like environment directly on your Windows operating system. It allows you to install and use a wide variety of GNU and Open Source tools and utilities that you would typically find on a Linux system. This is not an emulator or a virtual machine; it's a dynamic link interface that gives you native integration. You can select the specific packages and components you need for your development, system administration, or scripting tasks from its comprehensive repository. Enjoy the flexibility and power of a command-line interface and tools like bash, grep, sed, and awk, seamlessly within Windows, making cross-platform work straightforward and efficient.