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Welcome to our SUA / SFU / Interix CommunitySubsystem for Unix-based Applications and Services for Unix
SUA Community is the source for information and software for the Microsoft Subsystem for Unix-based Applications, Interix and Services for Unix. There are 17,000+ members with our forum where you can ask questions. Interop Systems has ported hundreds of additional open source tools to the SUA (Subsystem for Unix-based Applications) and Interix / SFU (Services for Unix) environment -- such that users now have a complete Unix/Linux environment available to them at no cost. In addition, Interop Systems was responsible (under contract from Microsoft) for updating the BSD and GNU utilities that are provided by Microsoft. Updates to the Microsoft set of utilities are maintained and posted in the SUA Community Forum alongside Interop's set of open source tools.
NEWS: The SUA Community no longer receives sponsorship from
Microsoft as of June 2012 (after 9 years, we found this out in August).
This site continues to be supported by Rodney on an unpaid basis for the many,
many users out there. Interop Systems continues to host the web and ftp site
costs generously. Interop System and Rodney don't have deep corporate pockets
so neither can continue doing this forever.
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Community ForumForums covering Interix, Subsystem for Unix-based Applications (SUA), Service for Unix (SFU) and NFS. Topics include installation, getting started, software development question and administration. CLICK HERE |
Tool WarehouseA table listing additional pre-built software that can be installed onto your Interix (SUA and SFU) systems. Each package contains many binaries and/or libraries. You can almost triple the basic installation. Examples are OpenSSH, bash, X11R6, X11R7, BIND, rsync, Python, Ruby, Tcl. CLICK HERE |
Software BundlesBundles of software packages grouped together to make it easier to install in a single download. Co-ordinates with the Tool Warehouse for updates. More information and details at the link below. CLICK HERE |
FAQ PageDozens of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Interix, Subsystem for Unix-based Applications (SUA), Service for Unix (SFU) and NFS. In sections for installers, users, administrators and developers. Check the FAQ before posting questions in the Forum. CLICK HERE |
Manual PagesOn the web/on-line copies of the manual pages (aka man pages) for when you are away from your system or deciding if Interix/SUA is right for you. Manual pages cover the Complete Bundle installation. CLICK HERE |
Quick Notes |
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More Technical Info Needed?Do you need more technical information about something? We have a number of articles (or White Papers) available. Check the Articles Section of the website. Our FAQ also covers numerous questions. |
Installer Access by HTTP
The installer (pkg_update to most people) uses FTP to transfer files
during an installation or update -- this is when a bundle is not being
installed. Some locations don't allow FTP access. You can use HTTP access
instead by adding the "-H" option. |
Download Bundles by HTTP?
If you are not allowed to use FTP connections to download the Bundles you
can use our no-frills HTTP
download page. We prefer and suggest that you use the FTP site
links given above and use the HTTP access only when your site's
administrative policies have you boxed into a corner. This link works
for getting the "Bootstrap" files too. |
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