April 29, 2023, 10:19 a.m. | Siddhant

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What is WSL?


WSL stands for Windows Subsystem for Linux. It is a feature in Windows 10 and windows 11 that allows developers to run Linux distributions natively on their Windows machines, without the need for a virtual machine or a dual-boot setup. This means that developers can use Linux tools and applications on a Windows machine, without having to switch between operating systems or set up complex virtualization environments.


There are two versions of WSL currently available: WSL 1 …

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