Since Ubuntu is a popular operating system, and part of the Windows Subsystem for Linux and Hyper-V, you should give it a try. It is suitable for specific tasks on Windows; however, when it comes to ...

There are several approaches for the joint (simultaneous) operation of several different operating systems on the same computer. These are load managers, virtual machines, emulation systems. Until ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) became open source, Microsoft said Monday. This marks the conclusion of a multi-year effort that started with the first issue on the Microsoft/WSL GitHub ...

Microsoft officially announced on Monday its decision to open source Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), nearly a decade after it was first launched. The code is now available on GitHub under the ...

Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux, years after the platform's debut. The Windows Subsystem for Linux was first announced in 2016 and shipped with the Windows 10 Anniversary ...

Yet, here we are. With Windows 11, Microsoft has leaned fully into integrating Linux into its ecosystem, and a key player in that move is WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux 2). This feature lets users ...

Arch Linux now has an official image for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). You can run Arch Linux directly from Windows 10 and 11 systems.

Many people prefer to run their computers with encrypted storage drives, and that's not a bad idea at all, under normal circumstances. When you're using a dual-boot Windows and Linux system and start ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux first shipped in Windows 10 Anniversary Update, version number 1607, in August 2016. WSL can be enabled for free on all versions of Windows 10 after 1607, including ...

Android on Windows 11 is great, but what you need for the complete experience is the Google Play Store on Windows 11. Here's how to get it.