Additionally, following customer requests, all Windows 10 users can now use Linux GUI apps after updating to the Microsoft Store version.

It's how you run Linux with direct integration into Windows. I got the Store version of WSL running on my Windows 10 desktop, but only after five restarts and quite a bit of support forum wandering.

Microsoft has been very successful in achieving this goal. I predicted that 2020 would be the year of Linux on the Windows desktop. I was right. Today, millions of developers use WSL.

by George Whittaker on January 30, 2024 Introduction Linux shell scripting is a powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks, customizing system operations, and managing complex workflows. This ...