For those that want *nix tools on Windows without WSL, I highly recommend MSYS2. The mintty terminal that comes with MSYS2 should even help WSL users that want a good terminal without having to run ...

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 ...

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 ...

Transform your Linux experience with these clever adjustments that cater to Windows switchers, ensuring a smooth and ...

In a previous article, I looked at Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI (WSLg), which allows you to seamlessly run Linux graphics programs on Windows 11 systems. In this article, I will take a deeper look ...

Microsoft has just made the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) available in the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 systems. WSL is the application that allows Windows users to run a GNU/Linux environment ...

Microsoft announced today that the Store version of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is generally available for Windows 10 and 11 customers. With the switch to WSL in the Store, Redmond also moves ...

When the announcement first came out, I immediately tried to install it on my Windows 10 system. The same system that had been running the "feature" version. The same system were I installed WSL using ...

In a previous series of articles, I revisited Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and found that it had matured a great deal since it first came out around five years ago. If you haven't installed it ...