elementary OS is a popular Linux distro not offered through the Microsoft Store, so here's how to install it on WSL.

Microsoft says the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) can now be installed on Windows 10, version 2004 or later using a single terminal command.

Download and install a Linux distribution from the Microsoft Store. WSL is particularly useful for running Linux commands and scripts within the Windows environment.

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.

Cloning files from GitHub is really easy whether you're using Windows or the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Yes, you need WSL to run Docker Desktop on a Windows computer. It is recommended to install WSL 2 as it is the latest version and grant improved file system sharing capabilities.

When you install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, for easier access to the file systems of your installed distros, a Linux entry is added to the File ...

Microsoft is taking the first step toward making WSL available as a decoupled app available via the Microsoft Store via a first preview release.