Ars Technica

Windows version of the venerable Linux “sudo” command shows up in preview build

Microsoft opened its arms to Linux during the Windows 10 era, inventing an entire virtualized subsystem to allow users and developers to access a real-deal Linux command line without leaving the ...
Windows Central

How to run any Linux distro alongside Windows 11

Do you need to use Linux? Here are two solutions for Windows 11 users. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On Windows 11 version 22H2 ...
ZDNet

Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

It took Microsoft long enough, but the company has finally open-sourced its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) code. The announcement was made at the Build 2025 developer conference, closing a nearly ...
ZDNet

Leaving Windows 10 for Linux? 5 security differences to consider first

For those who are looking to replace Windows 10, you might be wondering just how different Windows and Linux are. Beyond the usual concerns for the user interface, there's also security to take into ...
How-To Geek on MSN

The "Windows vs. Linux" debate is a waste of time: Here’s a better approach

It's not Windows vs. Linux, it's Windows and Linux.
Bleeping Computer

Windows Subsystem for Linux generally available via Microsoft Store

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 moves ...
Ars Technica

Windows Subsystem for Linux with GUI apps launches for Windows 10

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), one of the best reasons to run Windows 11, is now available to Windows 10 users, in the latest version and with all its features. WSL dropped its “preview” label ...