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software:cygwin [2022/02/15 21:56] solar [X11 Basics] |
software:cygwin [2022/02/27 18:55] solar |
===== Spaces in Path ===== | ===== Spaces in Path ===== |
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Cygwin does not play well when installed in a path that contains spaces. In this context, be aware that not all Windows paths are equal; e.g. the German "C:\Programme" is actually an alias for "C:\Program Files" (which contains a space). Ideally, install to "C:\Cygwin" to avoid any problems. | Cygwin does not play well when installed in a path that contains spaces. In this context, be aware that not all Windows paths are equal; e.g. the German "C:\Programme" is actually an alias for "C:\Program Files" (which contains a space). Ideally (if you have the necessary permissions), install to "C:\Cygwin" to avoid any problems. |
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===== First Install ===== | ===== First Install ===== |
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For the first installation, do not make any package selections. I have experienced problems with too heavily customized package selections in the past. Just go with the default package selection (but *do* select a mirror close to you as package source). | For the first installation, do not make any package selections. I have experienced problems with too heavily customized package selections for the initial installation in the past. Just go with the default package selection (but //do// select a mirror close to you as package source). |
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This will not include any X11 functionality yet. We will fix that in a later step. | This will not include any X11 functionality yet. We will fix that in a later step. |
Once you are done with the installation, and **before** you start the Cygwin shell the first time, adjust your home path. | Once you are done with the installation, and **before** you start the Cygwin shell the first time, adjust your home path. |
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By default Cygwin will create your user's home directory in ''<InstallPath>/home/<UserName>''. Usually it is much more convenient to work from your ''%USERPROFILE%'' directory -- you know, where //Windows// already created your directories for Documents, Pictures, Videos, Downloads etc. | By default Cygwin will create your user's home directory in ''<InstallPath>/home/<UserName>''. But it is much more convenient to work from your ''%USERPROFILE%'' directory -- you know, where //Windows// already created your directories for Documents, Pictures, Videos, Downloads etc. |
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To change the home location, navigate to ''<InstallPath>/etc/'' and open the file ''nsswitch.conf'' in your favorite text editor. Among other things, you will find this line: | To change the home location, navigate to ''<InstallPath>/etc/'' and open the file ''nsswitch.conf'' in your favorite text editor. Among other things, you will find this line: |