I’ve been using Windows and Linux, mostly side by side, for around twenty years now. Windows has always been my default, but I’ve always found myself switching to using Linux when I want to experiment ...

Running Linux on a Windows system opens up a world of possibilities for users who want to explore the power and flexibility of the Linux operating system. Whether you’re a developer, a system ...

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 ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is an optional feature that allows you to install and run a Linux distribution and run Linux applications in Windows without dual-booting or installing a ...

Last week came to a close with Microsoft announcing some significant developments for the future of Windows 11. While many of us were focused on the meat of the announcement — and the fact we'll be ...

There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical directly.

It might seem unbelievable, but according to this report, Ubuntu on Windows 11 PCs might overtake systems with native Ubuntu OS pretty soon. According to Canonical VP of Engineering Jon Seager, Ubuntu ...

Ubuntu's VP of Engineering says WSL usage on Windows 11 is growing faster than native Ubuntu installs, and could overtake them within months.