- A tool that lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment -- including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications -- directly on Windows.
- It was first introduced in Windows 10 Anniversary Update in 2016. WSL has received significant updates and improvements since its initial release, with Microsoft continuously working to enhance compatibility and performance. WSL2, the latest version released in 2019, brings significant improvements in file system performance, full system call compatibility, and support for GPU acceleration.
Using
- Install the WSL2: Start > Search for Command Prompt > right-click the top result > Run as administrator > type command:
wsl --install > Restart the computer
- You can:
- Run common command-line tools such as
grep, sed, awk, or other ELF-64 binaries.
- Run Bash shell scripts, vim, emacs, tmux, NodeJS, Javascript, Python, Ruby, C/C++, C# & F#, Rust, Go, etc., SSHD, MySQL, Apache, lighttpd, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.
- Install additional software using your own GNU/Linux distribution package manager.
- Run GNU/Linux graphical applications integrated directly to your Windows desktop.
- Use GPU acceleration for machine learning, data science scenarios and more.
Hello @vanmacstst.
I saw that you recently arrived on the platform.
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There are some basic rules to follow such as posting original content, spamming, plagiarism and AI are not allowed, images must be owned or sources must be cited.
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I hope I have been a little helpful and good luck with your blog.. ;D