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What is WSL?
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What are the steps to installing WSL on Ubuntu?
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What are some of the advantages of using WSL?
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Why should I use WSL?
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What is WSL?
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature in
Windows 10 that enables you to run Linux-based programs. When this feature was
first released, it was only available on Ubuntu. Now, the WSL is available for
other Linux distributions as well.
While the Windows Subsystem for Linux is useful in many ways, it can be difficult to set up and troubleshoot. If you're new to computers or just want to know more about WSL before installing it, here's some information about it that should help.
What are the steps to installing WSL on Ubuntu?
When you install WSL on Ubuntu, you will receive the Windows
Subsystem for Linux. The first step of this process is to install the
Ubuntu-specific packages. The second step is to enable the Windows Subsystem
for Linux and set it up. And finally, your system needs to be rebooted.
To get started, open a terminal window system and type:
$ sudo apt-get install will-cli
This command will install the necessary software for your
system to run Windows software through WSL. You will now need to configure WSL
on your Ubuntu machine. This can be done by typing:
$ wslconfig --all
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) won't work correctly
until after you have restarted your computer with the command below.
sudo reboot
What are some of the advantages of using WSL?
WSL has some advantages for those looking to use
Windows programs on their Ubuntu-based system. For example, WSL allows you to
use the same Microsoft Office suite that you're used to and have at home.
It also makes it easier for Linux users to migrate from
Windows to Linux. Since WSL is compatible with both operating systems, they
will be able to keep their favorite software and still run it on a Linux-based
device.
One other advantage of WSL is that it's easy to get
started. There are lots of tutorials available online that will walk you
through the necessary steps to install and use WSL.
Some important things to note about WSL: It's not possible to run any Windows programs without having installed a copy of Windows first; this means you can't run anything from Windows without installing Ubuntu first as well; there are no official versions of Windows available for installation in Ubuntu; and the only way you will be able to access your files on your computer is via SSH or through copying them over from another device on your home network.
Why should I use WSL?
If you're a Windows user and you have a PC or laptop
running Ubuntu, WSL lets you run Windows programs on your Linux-based system.
You can use this to run programs that aren't compatible with Linux natively.
WSL is also beneficial if you just want to learn how to use Windows on your Linux-based system. If it's only for learning purposes, then you don't have to worry about compatibility issues. Just install the WSL and voila! You're ready to go.
For more information on how to install WSL in Ubuntu, see
our guide here:
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-Windows-subsystem-for-Linux/.
Conclusion
Windows Subsystem for Linux is a project that allows Ubuntu to run a full Linux kernel with user space. It allows users to run various Linux software on Windows. It’s helpful for developers and system administrators who need to access their Linux software on Windows. It also has some advantages over the native Ubuntu Linux because it’s more stable and easier to use.