Synchronizing Windows & Cygwin Paths

Is there a way to synchronize the Cygwin $PATH with the Windows Path, so that I can run Windows applications from within my Bash shell (i.e. typing "mathematica" will open the corresponding file, which is in Program Files somewhere)? -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simp

The perils of editing .bashrc

Is it advisable to edit one's .bashrc? I'd like to put in a bunch of customizations, aliases, etc., but I'm intimidated by the message saying that my .bashrc will not be updated by setup.exe if I modify it. Does this mean that I'll have to put in changes for new programs manually? If so, how can I

Running Windows apps (newbie again)

Hi all, If I already have a program, such as Emacs, that comes with Cygwin, should I keep my own version, or get the Cygwin version? (The shell doesn't recognize the 'emacs' command, but I presume I can fix that by changing my $PATH). Are there any other advantages to the Cygwin versions? Best, Rex

Re: Missing packages? (Newbie)

Thanks. The thing is, when I look at the "full" or "not installed" view in setup.exe, I can't find the packages I want to install. Clicking on "Math" in category view doesn't expand the view, for instance. I remember seeing emacs somewhere, too, but it isn't in setup.exe now. And the only thing I f

Missing packages? (Newbie)

Hi, I just installed Cygwin, and cannot find many of the packages I'm interested in installing -- such as WordNet and TeXmacs -- in setup.exe. I installed only the default packages the first time. What am I doing wrong? TIA. Rex -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple