Microsoft declared this week that Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2 (WSL2) is now available for installation on Windows Server 2022. WSL is a component that supports running Linux dev tools (but ...

In my previous article, I explained that if you fail to provide a UNIX username and password when deploying the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the action will result in the creation of a Linux ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux, or WSL for short, makes it easy to use Linux software inside a Windows PC. You can now officially use Arch Linux in WSL, alongside existing distribution options like ...

Hackers are showing an increased interest in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as an attack surface as they build new malware, the more advanced samples being suitable for espionage and ...

Microsoft is making its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) open-source today, opening up the code for community members to contribute to. After launching WSL for Windows 10 nearly nine years ago, it ...

Microsoft and Canonical have teamed up to add systemd support to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing a larger number of compatible apps to be installed. systemd is a Linux software application ...

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful piece of software wizardry that allows users to run GNU/Linux environments directly in Windows without requiring virtual machines (VMs) or dual-boot ...

At its Build developer conference this week, Microsoft announced that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source. Developers can download the code, contribute bug fixes and new features, and ...

Supporting systemd required changes to the WSL architecture. As systemd requires PID 1, the WSL init process started within the Linux distribution becomes a child process of the systemd. Because the ...

Why it matters: The tiny Linux kernel hidden within Windows has grown, and is now a proper, stable part of the operating system thanks to the Microsoft Store integration. Updates will be easier and ...

Microsoft has long intended to make Windows the place for developers. Its intention is shown in both software and hardware as the company aims to deliver tools that make it possible to build code ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a set of software tools that basically lets you install and run native Linux applications on a Windows PC without rebooting ...