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Cygwin
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Additional packages available via Cygwin Ports project
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Many incompatibilities
A lot of tools don't actually work with Cygwin, and documentation is often sparse, so for many use cases, it's worth the small bit of extra effort to just run a full virtual machine.
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Better default terminal
Cygwin's default terminal "Mintty" is far better than CMD.
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You can run graphical applications
It has X Server.
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MobaXterm
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Flexible
MobaXterm can connect to practically anything.
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Not completely freeware
If you use MobaXterm at work, they hope you will pay for it. This isn't horrifying, but it's not providing any new features in Linux to warrant the outlay. Its integration with Putty in Windows as an X client may make it worth the funds.
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X server support
In case you need X11 forwarding, MobaXterm has an integrated X server.
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Split screen prevents tabbed mode
If you split a screen within a tab, you have to go back to single screen before you can switch to another tab.
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Full linux subsystem with package manager
And you can install conda for additional package management.
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Can have some performance issues
MobaXterm can have some occasional performance issues. These happen rarely but it's worth mentioning that they exist, especially since this is a paid tool.
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Tabbed or split mode
Multiple terminals can either be in tabs or split horizontally or vertically.
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Integral remote file editor
Edit remote files via ssh and sftp
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SSH tunnel controls and forwarding UI controls makes it easy
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Automatic SFTP
With MobaXterm, there's no fiddling with multiple apps: simply connect and everything is available.
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Connection manager
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ENV can use Windows PATH
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Password vault
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Server tools (HTTPD, SSHD, SFTPD, TTFT)
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Build in sftp file manager
Manipulate and edit remote files in the file browser.
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Integrates with WSL
Integrates perfectly with the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Out of the box it offers a shell to that system.
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Supports macro controls (multi commands in single screen)
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Git for Windows
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Terrible UI
Although it does most of what needs to be done, the actions are not obvious. It is definitely not user-friendly.
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The most powerful way to use git
By using the CLI, one is given access to every single git function available, thus providing complete flexibility in managing git.
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Offers three kinds of interfaces
Git for Windows includes a command-line interface in the form of Git BASH, a graphical interface in the form of Git GUI and a context menu interface. Git BASH offers the complete power of git, Git GUI aims to cover all git functionality (though it falls a bit short) in a graphical way and the context menu enables quick access to simple commands.
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Great community support
Since most devs invoke git via CLI, there's a higher chance of getting an answer to a CLI-based git problem than that which is GUI-based.
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Can generate an RSA key pair
It's possible to generate an RSA key pair using Git BASH. Instructions on how to do so can be found here.
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Gives a better overview of how git functions
By using the git from the command line, it's possible to learn how it functions and how best to get the desired result.
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Visual representation of commit-history is possible
Even a visual representation of various branches and how they're merged is possible. To visualize history: git log --graph
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Windows; OSX; Linux
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Gnu On Windows
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Lightweight
Around 10 MB (alternatives can be 10 times this size).
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Stable binaries
All commands are kept up to date but also as stable as possible.
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Shell window from any directory
Adds a Windows Explorer shell window so that you can right-click on any directory and open a command (cmd.exe) window from that directory.
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Installer
Manage the path, can add a "Command Prompt Here" shortcut. Good for beginners needing these tools.
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