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Date:	Tue, 7 Aug 2001 16:59:43 +0100
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From:	David Starks-Browning <starksb AT ebi DOT ac DOT uk>
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To:	"Mike" <mirakle AT ZonejeuX DOT com>
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Subject:	backslash in pathfile under Cygwin
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On Tuesday 7 Aug 01, Mike writes:
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm sorry for this question (that looks trivial) but I'm a newbie.
> Here is the question :
> 
> Is there an easy way  for me to use DOS path (using backslashes) under
> Cygwin ?
> 
> I've tried : 'c:\winnt\system32\calc.exe" but it does not work.
> Of course c:/winnt/system32/calc.exe works but I try to use Windows programs
> that open files with a DOS like path...

I suggest you read the FAQ entry "How do I convert between Windows and
UNIX paths?"  Let us know if you still need help after that.

David
(Cygwin FAQ maintainer)


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