Windows Subsystem for Linux

Windows Subsystem for Linux

or "how to get Linux in your Windows"

George Galanakis

ggalan@csd.uoc.gr

About WSL

The Windows Subsystem for Linux lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment ? including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications ? directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dual-boot setup. More info in official site

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Do I need it? I

? WSL is suitable for getting hands-on experience within an environment that you know (Windows).

? If you already have Linux or macOS you pretty much already have the command-line environment and required tools (e.g. gcc, git, python), otherwise it is easy to install them.

? WSL is more native thus lighter than a traditional virtual machine (e.g. using Virtual box)

? Working (writing code) via SSH to a CSD Linux machine using PuTTY or similar client maybe OK for small programs but absolutely does not scale.

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Do I need it? II

? WSL is an easy-to-install first experience with Linux for those afraid of installing and maintaining a full OS as a dual-boot (both Windows and Linux) option or those who don't have enough space in their disk.

? Native Linux installation (e.g. dual-boot or as single OS) is always preferable especially for playing with graphics but also without the overhead and shortcomings of the compatibility layer. More info in the relevant article

? If you are already comfortable with installing and using a C compiler, an editor/IDE and git in Windows then it is OK to stay with them

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Enabling WSL I

By default WSL is not enabled in the Windows features. To enable it you have to open Settings and click on Apps. Under the "Related settings" section, click the "Programs and Features" option.

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