using .lnk files, which aren't really "full-featured")
(GPL)
+readshortcut.exe
+ can be used to read information from windows shortcuts (such
+ as target, icon, window state, etc)
+ (GPL)
+
cygstart.exe
A command-line tool which allows you to let Windows start a program or open
a file or URL in its associated application. It is similar to the Windows