Category: Wsl
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Microsoft Takes a Bold Step by Open-Sourcing Windows Subsystem for Linux
Microsoft has announced that it has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) after nearly a decade of its development. This announcement was made during the recent BUILD event, where Microsoft also introduced its new CLI text editor called Edit. The source code for WSL can now be found on Microsoft’s GitHub repository. For those…
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Simplified Steps for Installing Ubuntu on WSL: A Guide for Beginners
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) users will be pleased to know that installing Ubuntu has become significantly easier thanks to Canonical’s announcement of a new tar-based distribution format. This format allows developers and system administrators to manage Ubuntu WSL instances without relying on the Microsoft Store, making the process more straightforward and efficient. By adopting…
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WSL Updates Announced by Microsoft: Introducing New Settings App
Users who are using Ubuntu on Windows via the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) may be interested to know that significant updates are coming. In a blog post from the recent Microsoft BUILD event, the senior product manager for Windows developer platforms, Craig Loewen, outlined what’s in store for WSL users. Many of the experimental…
