Updated Using Rust on Windows (markdown)

Vadim Chugunov
2014-01-09 17:06:05 -08:00
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@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ The standard way of running Rust on Windows is via the [MinGW/MSYS](http://www.m
2. Once package manager window opens, check the "mingw32-base" option.
3. Optionally, check "msys-base" to install MSYS shell.
4. Apply changes (Installation/Apply Changes).
5. Use Rust compiler from MSYS shell, if you installed it (bonus: rustc will use colors in error messages!). Or, simply add \<mingw\>\bin to your PATH and use it from Windows Command Prompt.
5. Use Rust compiler from MSYS shell, if you installed it (bonus: rustc will use colors in error messages!). Or, simply add \<mingw\>\bin to your PATH and use it from the Windows Command Prompt.
For the absolutely minimal install footprint, don't mark any packages for installation, but simply run `mingw-get install gcc` from the command prompt.
Note: For the absolutely minimal installed footprint, don't mark any packages for installation, but simply run `mingw-get install gcc` from the command prompt.
## Alternatives
@@ -18,5 +18,5 @@ If you are feeling a bit adventurous, you may also try using a standalone MinGW
1. Download and run mingw-builds-install.exe,
2. Choose installation options: architecture=x32, threads=posix, exceptions=dwarf.
3. Use Rust compiler from mingw-builds terminal (there will be as shortcut in the Start menu), or add \<mingw-builds\>\mingw32\bin directory to your PATH.
3. Use Rust compiler from mingw-builds terminal (there will be a shortcut in the Start menu), or add \<mingw-builds\>\mingw32\bin directory to your PATH.