Question

I am trying to compile some files using cygwin shell.

java file that I am trying to compile is C:\Users\Programs\x.java

For windows command prompt

C:\Users\Programs>javac x.java

No errors.

For Cygwin shell

$ javac /cygdrive/c/Users/Programs/x.java

Error:

javac: file not found: \cygdrive\c\Users\Programs\x.java

Why do I get an error in cygwin shell though it runs in windows command prompt

Answer 1

javac is Windows application. It has no clue about /cygdrive. Always keep it in mind and pass valid Windows paths.

So use javac 'c:/Users/Programs/x.java' or javac c\:/Users/Programs/x.java
Also, as in most Unix shells \ must be escaped if you need to use it.