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  1. Windows Subsystem for Linux
    Windows Subsystem for LinuxFeature of Microsoft Windows
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  2. Microsoft Learn
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install

    Install WSL | Microsoft Learn

    • Learn how to use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run Linux applications and tools on Windows 10 or 11. Follow the steps to install WSL, choose a Linux distribution, set up your user acc… See more

    Overview

    Developers can access the power of both Windows and Linux at the same time on a … See more

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    Prerequisites

    You must be running Windows 10 version 2004 and higher (Build 19041 and higher) or Windows 11 to use the commands below. If you are on earlier versions please see the ma… See more

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    Install WSL command

    You can now install everything you need to run WSL with a single command. Open PowerShell or Windows Command Prompt in administrator mode by right-clicking and selecting "… See more

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    Change the default Linux distribution installed

    By default, the installed Linux distribution will be Ubuntu. This can be changed using the -d flag.
    •To change the distribution installed, enter: wsl --instal… See more

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    Set up your Linux user info

    Once you have installed WSL, you will need to create a user account and password for your newly installed Linux distribution. See the Best practices for setting up … See more

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    Set up and best practices

    We recommend following our Best practices for setting up a WSL development environment guide for a step-by-step walk-through of how to set up a user name and password f… See more

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  1. Microsoft Learn
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about

    What is Windows Subsystem for Linux | Microsoft Learn

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  3. Microsoft Learn
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linux/install

    How to download and install Linux | Microsoft Learn

    WEBJan 22, 2024 · Learn different methods and distributions to run Linux on Windows, Mac, or cloud. Compare Windows Subsystem for Linux, Virtual Machine, and Bare Metal Linux options.

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  4. How-To Geek
    https://www.howtogeek.com/744328/how-to-install...

    How to Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux on Windows 11

  5. Windows Central
    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-install-wsl2-windows-10

    How to install Linux WSL2 on Windows 10 and Windows 11

  6. Ubuntu
    https://ubuntu.com/desktop/wsl

    Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) | Ubuntu

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  8. SitePoint
    https://www.sitepoint.com/wsl2

    WSL2: The Complete Guide for Windows 10 & 11 — …

    WEBSep 1, 2022 · Enable WSL2 (Windows 10) Download Linux. Launch Linux. Update Linux. Switch Between WSL1 and WSL2. Set a Default Linux Distribution. Run Linux as a Specific User. Move or Clone Your...

  9. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Subs…

    Windows Subsystem for Linux - Wikipedia

    WEBWindows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature of Microsoft Windows that allows developers to run a Linux environment without the need for a separate virtual machine or dual booting. There are two versions of …

  10. Tom's Hardware
    https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/get-…

    How to Install Windows Subsystem for Linux in …

    WEBSep 24, 2021 · Microsoft has made it easier than ever to access Linux right from Windows 11. Comments (0) (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Microsoft first offered some degree of Linux compatibility by way of...

  11. How-To Geek
    https://www.howtogeek.com/devops/what-is …

    What is Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL), and How …

    WEBMar 11, 2021 · Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) is a tool provided by Microsoft to run Linux natively on Windows. It's designed to be a seamless experience, essentially providing a full Linux shell that can interact with …

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