Windows Subsystem for Linux¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
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Description¶
Windows Subsystem for Linux is an optional feature of Windows that allows Linux programs to run natively on Windows without the need for a separate virtual machine or dual booting.
Preview Code
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"Content": "Windows Subsystem for Linux",
"Description": "Windows Subsystem for Linux is an optional feature of Windows that allows Linux programs to run natively on Windows without the need for a separate virtual machine or dual booting.",
"category": "Features",
"panel": "1",
"Order": "a020_",
"feature": [
"VirtualMachinePlatform",
"Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux"
],
"InvokeScript": [],
"link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/features/Features/wsl"
}
Features¶
Optional Windows Features are additional functionalities or components in the Windows operating system that users can choose to enable or disable based on their specific needs and preferences.
You can find information about Optional Windows Features on Microsoft's Website for Optional Features.
Features to install¶
- VirtualMachinePlatform
- Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux