Network simulator (ns-2)/Cygwin

[Nuke]

..hi there ...can anyone help me ...on simulating ad-hoc networks (my FYP) in network simulator..
p.s: i don't know how to handle ns-2 ...i've installed cygwin but its not functioning az expected ..everytime i open cygwin ..it opens a note pad instead of bash shell...
is this normal i've also tried Jist-swans but to no use ..
plz do help me ..

 

[optimus]

Not exactly sure about your problem. However, to create an X Window with Cygwin, use the attached batch file. It explains how to create one of these in the help file I think.

Sorry if this does not address your question.

 

[Nuke]

..h'mm its doesn't seem to work ..i' bin working in cygwin ..but tht besides the point ..

i want to know how to open a simulator (Network simulator/ns-2) for my simulations for different network protocols in cygwin ...i have all respective exe.'s in da directory ..
does this have to do wit any enviroment path settings ..??

anyone here have an experience in working in ns-2 ?????

any help in this regard will be higly appreciated..
thnx