XDA Developers on MSN

WSL2 is good enough that I stopped dual-booting

As a result, I've stopped dual-booting in favor of WSL, as my Linux machine is accessible without compromising on the main OS ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux just hit a major milestone

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) for running GNU/Linux environments on Windows 10 and Windows 11 has reached version 1.0.0 and is now generally available. Microsoft has been building WSL, ...
XDA Developers on MSN

WSL is powerful, but these 3 reasons are why it won't beat a real Linux desktop

WSL uses Windows' native hypervisor (Hyper-V) to create lightweight virtual environments. The Linux distro that you install ...
Redmond Magazine

Lessons Learned About Windows Subsystem for Linux Accounts, Part 1: Reset

Recently, I have been spending quite a bit of time working with the Windows Subsystem for Linux in relation to a project that I have been working on. Although I have occasionally dabbled in Linux, it ...
University of Wyoming

Using Windows Subsystem for Linux

The blog post Getting Linux on Windows 10 with WSL - Some basic installation instructions pitfalls and comments https://microcollaborative.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces ...
Computerworld

Windows Subsystem for Linux becomes open source

At its Build developer conference this week, Microsoft announced that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source. Developers can download the code, contribute bug fixes and new features, and ...
TechSpot

Windows Subsystem for Linux comes to the Microsoft Store for everyone

Why it matters: The tiny Linux kernel hidden within Windows has grown, and is now a proper, stable part of the operating system thanks to the Microsoft Store integration. Updates will be easier and ...
Neowin

Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux ahead of 10-year anniversary0 0

At its BUILD 2025 event today Microsoft has announced the open-sourcing of its popular Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which allows you to run Linux within Windows, without the overhead of a ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft adds 'systemd' to the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft and Canonical have teamed up to add systemd support to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing a larger number of compatible apps to be installed. systemd is a Linux software application ...
Linux Journal

New 'Mirrored' Network Mode Introduced in Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) continues to evolve with the release of WSL 2 version 0.0.2. This update introduces a set of opt-in preview features designed to enhance performance and ...
InfoWorld

Building for Linux and Android on Windows

Microsoft has long intended to make Windows the place for developers. Its intention is shown in both software and hardware as the company aims to deliver tools that make it possible to build code ...