+autoconf25, automake, dlcompat, m4, openssl, zlib and lzo.
+
+@c ==================================================================
+@node Cygwin (Windows) build environment, MinGW (Windows) build environment, Darwin (MacOS/X) build environment, Building and installing tinc
+@subsection Cygwin (Windows) build environment
+
+If Cygwin hasn't already been installed, install it directly from
+@uref{http://www.cygwin.com/}.
+
+When tinc is compiled in a Cygwin environment, it can only be run in this environment,
+but all programs, including those started outside the Cygwin environment, will be able to use the VPN.
+It will also support all features.
+
+@c ==================================================================
+@node MinGW (Windows) build environment, , Cygwin (Windows) build environment, Building and installing tinc
+@subsection MinGW (Windows) build environment
+
+You will need to install the MinGW environment from @uref{http://www.mingw.org}.
+
+When tinc is compiled using MinGW it runs natively under Windows,
+it is not necessary to keep MinGW installed.
+However, when compiled using MinGW, tinc will not be able to start
+scripts or be able to receive signals.