[Python-Dev] Re: Q: Testing Python 2.1.2 on cygwin

[Tim Peters]

[Anthony Baxter]
> Paul Everitt tested on cygwin, and make test got:

There's a long section about known Cygwin problems in the main README file,
mostly written by Cygwin developers.  Make sure Paul followed the special
Cygwin build instructions before worrying too much; the failure of curses to
build won't go away regardless (see README).  I believe Michael Hudson is
(or was) paying more attention to Cygwin than other Python-Dev'ers.