Linux Bash shell came to Windows 10 recently as part of the latest Windows Insider preview build. Immediately, people began to experiment, some to see how well the shell was implemented, while others ...

Microsoft, with the release of the Windows 10 anniversary update, gave their users a gift: the ability to run Linux (Ubuntu) on it. In a previous article, I explained how to enable Linux on Windows ...

This beta version of Windows 10 is the forerunner of the next major Windows 10 update: Windows 10 Redstone 1 (a k a Anniversary Update). This release, AKA Windows 10 SP1, will be out this summer. In ...

Earlier, the process to install Windows Subsystem for Linux is too complicated, involving many packages. You need to work around multiple settings and install WSL on ...

Microsoft said it wouldn’t support graphical applications in Bash on Windows. But enterprising geeks like w2qw on Reddit have already figured out how to run graphical applications with Bash on Windows ...

This is not native Linux. WSL emulates a Linux kernel interface on top of the Windows NT kernel. For system programmers, that's not good enough, but for developers, it enables you to combine the best ...

Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 was released nearly 3 years ago. This brought the ability to run the Bash shell and run Linux binary executables that you’d be able to run on Ubuntu Linux.

Transform your Linux experience with these clever adjustments that cater to Windows switchers, ensuring a smooth and ...

Open WSL Terminal. Navigate the root directory or top folder inside of the Terminal. Type in explorer.exe and hit Enter to open that location inside of the File Explorer. After you access these files ...

Microsoft is doing more than adding a native version of the Bash shell to Windows; it's paving the way for Linux development directly on Windows During the keynote presentation at today’s Build ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

Moving from Windows to Linux? Here are the networking commands to use instead—plus a WSL bonus.