Nov 22, 2022 · Today the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in the Microsoft Store is dropping its “Preview” label and becomes generally available with our latest release! We are also making the Store version of WSL the default for new users who run wsl --install and easily upgradeable by running wsl --update for existing users.

Install a complete Ubuntu terminal environment in minutes with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Develop cross-platform applications, improve your data science or web development workflows and manage IT infrastructure without leaving Windows.

Nov 19, 2024 · Install Windows Subsystem for Linux with the command, wsl --install. Use a Bash terminal on your Windows machine run by your preferred Linux distribution - Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, Kali, Fedora, Pengwin, Alpine, and more are available.

Oct 11, 2021 · The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) preview is now available in the Microsoft Store as a store application for Windows 11 machines! Installing WSL through the store will allow you to get the latest WSL updates and features faster, and without needing to modify your Windows version.

Mar 28, 2024 · Earlier there used to be an app called 'Windows subsytem for linux' in windows store, which is missing. Installing in powershell does not work at all. The command 'wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04' does not seem to find the Ubuntu, however it is present in store. I do not know why easier things are made complex with idiotic bugs!

Jan 10, 2024 · Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) now supports running Linux GUI applications (X11 and Wayland) on Windows in a fully integrated desktop experience. WSL 2 enables Linux GUI applications to feel native and natural to use on Windows.

Jan 23, 2025 · Method 1: Microsoft Store application¶ Find the distribution you prefer on the Microsoft Store and then click Get. Ubuntu will then be installed on your machine. Once installed, you can either launch the application directly from the Microsoft Store or search for Ubuntu in your Windows search bar. Method 2: WSL commands in the terminal¶

Aug 9, 2024 · WSL allows you to run a wide variety of Linux applications on Windows, from command-line tools like Git, Node.js, Python, to desktop and web applications like Visual Studio Code, Atom, WordPress, and Django.

Nov 22, 2022 · Microsoft announced today that the Store version of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is generally available for Windows 10 and 11 customers. With the switch to WSL in the Store, Redmond also...

Dec 8, 2021 · Microsoft has added the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as a separate app to the Microsoft Store with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518 to the Dev Channel.