To compile this stuff, two things in particular are required.
One is a copy of the install-builder. Since yaws is an open
source project. We have a free license of bitrock installer.

Download the bitrock installer and install it somewhere.
http://www.bitrock.com/download_installbuilder_download.html

Next is the mingw crosscompiler. On Ubuntu,debian,gentoo
it's just a simple matter of installing mingw