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Microsoft's new Linux utilities for Windows are missing the point—here's why WSL wins

Maybe WSL did it better all along.
Windows Report

Microsoft Announces Coreutils for Windows and Built-In WSL Containers

Microsoft is bringing Linux-style Coreutils and native WSL containers to Windows to simplify developer workflows.
Geeky Gadgets

Run Linux on Windows Like a Pro: Virtual Machines, WSL, and More

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 ...

Dev Configs for Windows: From fresh install to IDE in one command

With Microsoft's new Dev Configs, a Windows installation becomes a ready-to-use developer workstation with a single command – ...
Liliputing

Windows Subsystem for Linux Settings GUI app is coming (and other WSL updates)

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 ...
Tech Times

WSL 3 at Build 2026: Near-Native GPU and NPU Passthrough Brings Local AI to Windows

WSL 3 GPU passthrough for Windows arrives at Microsoft Build 2026, letting developers run Ollama, PyTorch, and llama.cpp ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows Subsystem for Linux gets new 'mirrored' network mode

Microsoft has released Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.0.0 with a set of new opt-in experimental features, including a new network mode and automated memory and disk size cleanup. To start with, ...