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diff --git a/winsup/doc/overview2.sgml b/winsup/doc/overview2.sgml index b87f1b1c6..203e32578 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/overview2.sgml +++ b/winsup/doc/overview2.sgml @@ -45,7 +45,17 @@ resource compiler <command>windres</command> is also provided. <title>Quick Start Guide for those more experienced with UNIX</title> <para> If you are an experienced UNIX user who misses a powerful command-line -environment, you will enjoy Cygwin. Note that there are some workarounds +environment, you will enjoy Cygwin. +Developers coming from a UNIX background will find a set of utilities +they are already comfortable using, including a working UNIX shell. The +compiler tools are the standard GNU compilers most people will have previously +used under UNIX, only ported to the Windows host. Programmers wishing to port +UNIX software to Windows NT will find that the Cygwin library provides +an easy way to port many UNIX packages, with only minimal source code +changes. +</para> +<para> +Note that there are some workarounds that cause Cygwin to behave differently than most UNIX-like operating systems; these are described in more detail in <xref linkend="using-effectively"></xref>. @@ -60,17 +70,12 @@ package updates. <para> By default, <command>setup.exe</command> only installs a minimal subset of packages. Add any other packages by clicking on the <literal>+</literal> -next to the Category name and then select the package from the displayed +next to the Category name and selecting the package from the displayed list. You may search for specfic tools by using the <ulink url="http://cygwin.com/packages/">Setup Package Search</ulink> at the Cygwin web site. </para> <para> -For more information about what each option in -<command>setup.exe</command> means, see <xref -linkend="internet-setup"></xref>. -</para> -<para> Another option is to install everything by clicking on the <literal>Default</literal> field next to the <literal>All</literal> category. However, be advised that this will download and install @@ -81,13 +86,9 @@ After installation, you can find Cygwin-specific documentation in the <literal>/usr/share/doc/Cygwin/</literal> directory. </para> <para> -Developers coming from a UNIX background will find a set of utilities -they are already comfortable using, including a working UNIX shell. The -compiler tools are the standard GNU compilers most people will have previously -used under UNIX, only ported to the Windows host. Programmers wishing to port -UNIX software to Windows NT will find that the Cygwin library provides -an easy way to port many UNIX packages, with only minimal source code -changes. +For more information about what each option in +<command>setup.exe</command> means, see <xref +linkend="internet-setup"></xref>. </para> </sect1> |