The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) enables the start of a Linux system and the use of Linux applications under Windows. Performance can also be improved with a new kernel.

In recent years, Microsoft has changed its attitude towards the open source operating system Linux. A slimmed-down version can be found, for example, in the Windows subsystem for Linux.

Pro Microsoft makes Windows Subsystem for Linux open source at last. Windows Microsoft accused of ‘tech extortion’ over Windows 10 support ending, from campaign urging people to upgrade to Linux.

It didn’t, however, make Lxcore.sys, P9rdr.sys, or p9np.dll open source, as they are part of Windows. If you want to download the source code for version 2.5.7, GitHub is the place to go ...

Posey's Tips & Tricks. Lessons Learned About Windows Subsystem for Linux Accounts, Part 2: Refresh. By Brien Posey; 08/13/2024; In my previous article, I explained that if you fail to provide a ...

Microsoft recently shipped a new update for the Windows Subsystem for Linux, bringing it to version 2.0.0. The update ships with several opt-in experimental features, including automated memory, a ...

In February, It's Foss News reported that a WSL image for Arch Linux was on its way, and as of now, it has become official-- Arch Linux is available. Windows Subsystem for Linux is a compatibility ...

Microsoft added the Windows for Linux subsystem to allow anyone to run a Linux distribution directly from Windows. With WSA, there is no need to download Linux separately or create a virtual machine, ...

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux has become an important tool for developers and power users since it was introduced in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update back in 2016, ...