Windows Subsystem for Linux
Overview
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for natively running Linux binary executables on Windows operating systems. WSL allows you to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on Windows, unmodified, and without the overhead of a dual-boot setup or traditional virtual machine.
Through WSL, you can:
- Install Linux distributions directly from the Microsoft Store.
- Run command-line tools such as
cat,grep,sed,awk, and other ELF binaries. - Run Bash shell script and Linux command-line applications.
- Run Linux graphical applications integrated directly with your Windows desktop.
- Use GPU acceleration for machine learning and data science scenarios.
Installation
Articles
- Accessing Network Applications with WSL
- Advanced Settings Configuration in WSL
- Debugging .NET Apps in WSL with Visual Studio
- How to Install WSL and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS on Windows 10
- Import Any Linux distribution to Use with WSL
- Install Docker on WSL without Docker Desktop
- Systemd Support Is Now Available in WSL!