Cygwin

Ok.I am trying to launch a shell script (.sh) on Windows using Cygwin. I have absolutely no idea on how to.
I am a complete beginner (I have actually never used Cygwin before) so if anyone can provide some nice easy to follow instructions, it would be nice.I can't install 'cause I'm on my home computer, so if anyone can upload a pre-installed Cygwin with the required packages, that would be great.
If you can't, I'll install it at the library.I am using Windows 7 if that helps.Any help is appreciated!

what does the shell script do?

aeither i need help from this too =/
Iam not really getting anywhere

Loonylion · #2what does the shell script do?

It runs a script that builds a source code.

Replying to #4

I know, but how, do we use it, it shows up as a commant prompt for me =/

cygwin is a command prompt...

Replying to #6

So... how to load a shell script...?

set it executable then change to the directory its in and ./filename.sh

Replying to #8

...How?
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This is the directory

C:\Users\*Name*\Downloads\Src\build.sh

that isnt a valid unix path. If you don't know basic linux commands then you probably shouldnt be trying to compile stuff.

Replying to #10

I don't know anything. That is why I need help.
If you can't that's ok.

that's what i'm saying. Compiling software is fairly advanced and if you don't even know basic linux navigation commands then you're going to have a nightmare trying to compile anything, especially if it doesn't work first time and you end up in dependency hell. It's not something for the inexperienced.

Replying to #12

How to get experienced?

learn the basic stuff first. navigating via commandline is a good start, as is changing permissions on files and folders

Replying to #14

Ok.