Discover how Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) transformed this user's Windows 11 experience, making file sharing, app usage, ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 might be the most useful feature released for Windows in years.

WSL is a way that you can run Linux distributions under Windows without dual-booting or running virtualization software like VMWare or Virtual Box. Importing a Distribution You will use WSL in several ...

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful piece of software wizardry that allows users to run GNU/Linux environments directly in Windows without requiring virtual machines (VMs) or dual-boot ...

WSL is the application that allows Windows users to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on Windows without the overhead of a virtual machine or dual-boot setup.

For developers, in particular, one of the biggest advantages of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is that it runs on Windows. Cross-platform development has never been easier than running an ...

If you want to enable Systemd in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on your machine, you can follow the instructions outlined in this post.

If you see The Windows Subsystem for Linux instance has terminated error while using WSL, use these suggestions to fix the error.

Microsoft is taking the first step toward making WSL available as a decoupled app available via the Microsoft Store via a first preview release.

Among other things, Microsoft says the update means that the version of WSL available from the Microsoft Store includes the default experience, complete with WSLg (Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI).

Previously you needed to go to the “Turn Windows features on or off” settings, check the box next to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, click OK, and reboot your computer to install WSL.

Microsoft Corp. said today that Windows Subsystem for Linux is now generally available, with the latest version to be found in the Microsoft Store. WSL, as it’s often called, was previously ...