Windows Subsystem for Linux gives developers a compelling reason to stick with Microsoft - here's why

Changes to WSL make staying on Windows easier, especially for developers building or running Linux-based AI, container, or dev workloads.
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 ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Windows is quietly becoming the easiest way to run Linux containers, and I don't know how to feel about it

Who knew that Microsoft would one day run software you didn't have to pay for ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open-source

Developers will be able to download the WSL code and build it from source to help with fixes or features. Developers will be able to download the WSL code and build it from source to help with fixes ...
Redmond Magazine

Lessons Learned About Windows Subsystem for Linux Accounts, Part 1: Reset

Recently, I have been spending quite a bit of time working with the Windows Subsystem for Linux in relation to a project that I have been working on. Although I have occasionally dabbled in Linux, it ...
Computerworld

Windows Subsystem for Linux becomes open source

At its Build developer conference this week, Microsoft announced that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source. Developers can download the code, contribute bug fixes and new features, and ...
Redmond Magazine

Lessons Learned About Windows Subsystem for Linux Accounts, Part 2: Refresh

In my previous article, I explained that if you fail to provide a UNIX username and password when deploying the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the action will result in the creation of a Linux ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Microsoft stopped fighting Linux—now it's building it

Not bad for the company that once called Linux "cancer." ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux at Build 2025

Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows. This marks a milestone for a project ...
Neowin

Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux ahead of 10-year anniversary0 0

Microsoft has made its Windows Subsystem for Linux open source. The announcement was made as its BUILD 2025 developer conference. At its BUILD 2025 event today Microsoft has announced the ...
Hackaday

WSL9x: Add A Linux Subsystem To Your Windows 9x

Considering that Windows NT has the concept of so-called ‘subsystems’ whereby you can run different systems side-by-side, starting with the POSIX subsystem and later the Windows Subsystem for Linux ...
Liliputing

Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source (mostly)

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a set of software tools that basically lets you install and run native Linux applications on a Windows PC without rebooting ...