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How to fix 'Unable to locate package' error in apt-cyg

Im using Cygwin and I need to install a g++ compiler, so I tried with apt-cyg.

It returns an error that happens with some packages but not with others. For instance, I could install git package, which I found in blogs that talk about this topic to try it as an example. However, when trying g++:

   $ apt-cyg install g++
   Installing g++
   Unable to locate package g++

What is going on?

Solution

  • First, I would suggest you use the standard Cygwin setup-x86_64.exe (or its 32-bit version if appropriate) rather than apt-cyg. Scanning the "Devel" category in setup, you will see a package gcc-g++, which is what you want.