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  1. Log on as root to the Windows computer being used for the VCL image
  2. Download the Cygwin installation program to root's desktop: http://cygwin.com/setup.exe
  3. Run setup.exe and answer the questions: 
    1. Install from Internet
    2. Root Directory: C:\Cygwin
    3. Install For: Just Me
    4. Default Test Text File Type: DOS/text
    5. Local Package Directory: Desktop
    6. Internet Connection: Direct Connection
    7. Download Site: choose one (.edu FTP sites seem the fastest)
    8. Select Package:
      Net: openssh (required)
      Editors : vim (optional)
    9. Create icon on Desktop: No
    10. Add icon to Start Menu: No
  4. After Cygin setup is complete, delete the installation files from the desktop:
    1. Installer: setup.exe
    2. Local package directory: C:\ftp%...cygwin...

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