Cygwin

With Cygwin, you can run countless Linux applications and utilities natively on your Windows machine. It creates a comprehensive POSIX-compatibility layer, translating Linux system calls into Windows ones on the fly. This means you can use your favorite shells like bash, along with tools like grep, sed, awk, and ssh, all within a familiar terminal interface. You have full control over your environment, installing only the components you need for your specific workflow. It's an ideal solution for cross-platform development, testing, and educational purposes, eliminating the need for dual-booting or virtual machines.