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linux kernel 6.18

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The linux kernel 6.18 tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's introduction of a 6.18-based kernel package for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This kernel appears in WSL preview builds 2.7.5 and 2.7.7, released in May 2026. The 6.18 kernel is the first of its major version in the WSL 2.7.x preview line, and these builds are pre-release versions intended for testing rather than production use. Discussions focus on the kernel update, associated fixes like VHD access improvements, and WSLg package changes. The tag is relevant for developers and IT administrators tracking WSL kernel versions and preview releases on Windows.
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    WSL 2.7.7 and 2.7.5 Released: New 6.18 Kernel, VHD Access Fixes, and WSLg Package Change

    Microsoft’s latest Windows Subsystem for Linux preview releases are small on the surface, but WSL 2.7.5 carries a kernel jump that developers and administrators should not ignore. WSL 2.7.7, released on May 19, 2026, appears to be a narrow package-version correction, while WSL 2.7.5, released on...
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