packages I like to install on new Cygwin installations

Basic utilities:

• zip + unzip
• tree
• bind-utils provides dig

Important larger apps:

• git
• vim + gvim (note: here's some tips for getting gvim working under Cygwin)
• TODO — I wish I could get GNU Screen to work

Development:

• perl

X Window:

• a basic installation — xinit + xlaunch