1.5.11-1: Problem running executables in bash

I am able to run executables from my c:\cygwin\bin directory with no problems. However, when I run cygwin.bat, I am unable to run any of the executables in the bin directory. Here is what my cygwin.bat file looks like: SET HOME="c:\cygwin" SET PATH="c:\cygwin\bin" C: chdir C:\cygwin\bin bash -

Setting up Environmental Variables

When running bash in cygwin, I am not able to run any commands. From the cygwin/bin directory, I can execute commands like gcc and make. I've set a couple of environmental variables: SET HOME="c:\cygwin" SET PATH="c:\cygwin\bin" Is this correct? Are my environmental variables the problem? An

Beginner question: Cygwin bash vs. cygwin/bin directory in DOS

I am a newbie using Cygwin. I noticed that Linux commands can be executed by running commands in the Windows Command Prompt in the cygwin/bin directory. What is the purpose of the bash shell provided by clicking on the Cygwin icon? How can I use the cygwin bash shell to run commands like 'gcc' a