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.
Opinion

Microsoft continues its big Linux push at Build 2026

Microsoft continues its big Linux push at Build 2026 ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I ditched my Linux VM for WSL, and Windows suddenly became a legitimate development environment

Experience the best of both worlds with WSL, a lightweight and efficient solution for running Linux on Windows.
Windows Latest

Microsoft denies WSL 3 exists, reveals Windows 11’s WSL Containers ship next week

Microsoft's WSL team has confirmed WSL 3 doesn't exist. It was mistaken for WSL Containers, which is arriving in few days as ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 can now run Linux containers with WSL Containers, no Docker Desktop needed (hands on)

We installed WSL Containers on Windows 11, built a custom container from scratch, tested it, and checked what still needs ...

WSL container is now available for public preview on Windows

The WSL container will bring Linux container development directly into Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

Microsoft previews Linux containers that run in Windows

Now not only can you run Linux from within Windows without third-party tools, but can do so within containers. Microsoft has ...
Neowin

With build 22518, Microsoft reminds all about its new WSL app in the Microsoft Store0 0

Microsoft had released a WSL app on its store back in October. With the new Dev Channel build 22518, the firm has reminded everyone about the new app. The new build also brings some new changes.