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Windows Subsystem for Linux

What is a Windows Subsystem for Linux?

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running Linux binary executables (in ELF format) natively on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019. In May 2019, WSL 2 was announced, introducing important changes such as a real Linux kernel, through a subset of Hyper-V features. Since June 2019, WSL 2 is available to Windows 10 customers through the Windows Insider program, including the Home edition.

Wikipedia - Windows Subsystem for Linux

Installation

Go to Windows features and activate “Windows Subsystem for Linux”

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Afterwards go to the Microsoft Store, search for Linux and install a distribution of your choice

Start

Start Linux via “Start → <Linux>” or type for example “ubuntu” via CLI

Configuration

Configure your Linux for whatever you want. You can find various configs on my page.

Maybe start with Sudoers

windows/windows10/linuxsubsystem.1607555466.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/12/10 00:11 by lunetikk