When Microsoft launched its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) back in 2018, it was very clear why: It wanted to provide tools for developers building modern cloud applications. Microsoft needed a way ...

Microsoft plans major WSL improvements in Windows 11 2026, with faster file performance, better networking, and easier setup ...

If you can't find your favorite Windows Subsystem for Linux distribution available in the Microsoft Store, a new program called EasyWSL can convert almost any Linux Docker image into a WSL distro. The ...

Instead of installing a Windows exe/service for many popular open source programs, has anyone tried running them via Linux containers running in WSL via docker? Is this a feasible option, is ...

If you’re a Linux enthusiast who uses a Windows machine, chances are you’ve already armed your workstation with WSL. But for folks who haven’t heard of this neat technology, Windows Subsystem for ...

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has gradually become one of Microsoft’s key bridges for developers, data scientists, and power users who need Linux compatibility without leaving the Windows ...

Canonical CEO and founder Mark Shuttleworth recently said he sees more demand for the Ubuntu Linux desktop than ever. True. "We never got the desktop into the consumer space. We're still happy to give ...

Ubuntu is probably the most used distro on WSL, not least because it can be installed as the default distro. But Canonical ...

Canonical offers Ubuntu Pro for the Windows Subsystem for Linux. The enterprise version includes 15 years of updates and integration with MS management tools. Canonical has released Ubuntu Pro for the ...