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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.
Go to Windows features and activate “Windows Subsystem for Linux”
Afterwards go to the Microsoft Store, search for Linux and install a distribution of your choice
Start Linux via “Start → <Linux>” or type for example “ubuntu” via CLI
Configure your Linux for whatever you want. You can find various configs on my page.
Maybe start with Sudoers