How do I install Cygwin on a networked [internet] computer?
The online installer is pretty much automated. If you are on an NT Domain (as is the case for all unclassified LM computers, for instance), then you should furthermore see the section on Cygwin and NT Domains. Improve your classified Cygwin installation by properly configuring bash and rxvt! How do I install Cygwin on a NON-networked [for instance, classified] computer? • Make an install CD on an unclass box • Use IE to go to cygwin.com, and pick “Install Cygwin Now!” • Save setup.exe to your local hard drive (I put mine in ./My Documents/Received/Apps/Cygwin) • From Windows Explorer, run Setup.exe • On the welcome screen, note the version number in case of problems (these docs were written for Cygwin Setup ver. 2.249.2.5), then click “Next–>” • On the screen titled “Choose a Download Source” (which should have been labeled, “Choose an action”), select “Download from Internet” then click “Next–>” • On the screen titled “Select Local Package Directory”, the default should be the same
