The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is an optional feature that allows you to install and run a Linux distribution and run Linux applications in Windows without dual-booting or installing a ...

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, ...

On Windows, when I want a command line, I can choose between the native PowerShell or install the Windows Subsystem for Linux. I prefer the latter when I'm on Windows. Here's why I reach for a Linux ...

Using systemd in WSL no longer requires any third-party tools. Here's what you need to know. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

The purpose of this page is to provide Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) users guidance on how to use X Window System (X11; X) forwarding with Teton. X11 is a great tool for interactively viewing R ...

There are many open source programs (aka code that’s accessible to the public) out there for both Linux and Windows. For programs and tools where that’s not the case, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) ...

It took Microsoft long enough, but the company has finally open-sourced its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) code. The announcement was made at the Build 2025 developer conference, closing a nearly ...

Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows. This marks a milestone for a project ...

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 ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), one of the best reasons to run Windows 11, is now available to Windows 10 users, in the latest version and with all its features. WSL dropped its "preview" label ...

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 ...