wsl2

Microsoft’s own preview of Windows 11 25H2 may ship as a tiny enablement package, but running Ubuntu under WSL2 on that same Windows build is not indistinguishable from a native Ubuntu install — Phoronix’s fresh tests show a measurable, workload-dependent performance cost that deserves close...

Ollama running on Windows 11 is a near-effortless way to host local large language models, and for most users the native Windows app is the fastest path from download to chat — but for developers, researchers, and GPU tinkerers, installing the Linux build inside WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)...

Windows Subsystem for Linux has quietly become one of the most consequential developer features in Windows 11 — not because it’s flashy, but because it removes long-standing friction between two operating systems that many of us need to use every day. What used to require dual‑booting, slow...

The shift from Windows habits to a Linux mindset is less about swapping a wallpaper and more about adopting a new set of expectations: about software freedom, update models, privacy defaults, tooling, and even the language you type into search boxes. A recent How-To Geek piece lays out five...

Linux 6.16 lands with a broad set of core changes that sharpen the kernel’s performance profile, strengthen confidential computing, and extend hardware coverage—from next‑gen Intel features to modern GPUs and audio DSPs—while also polishing daily driver subsystems such as filesystems...

Microsoft’s Release Candidate 0 for SQL Server 2025 marks a decisive step toward a modern, AI‑first database platform — with official Ubuntu 24.04 support for development and testing, TLS 1.3 enabled by default, and a broad slate of performance and AI features that aim to reshape how enterprises...

Microsoft has pushed the first public Release Candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 into preview with two headline changes that matter to every Windows-centric IT team experimenting with Linux-first development: official Ubuntu 24.04 support for dev/test scenarios and TLS 1.3 enabled by default...

When Microsoft rewrote its Linux support into WSL2 it solved the subsystem’s compatibility and many performance problems — but it didn’t convert Windows into a full Linux host. For the majority of developers and tinkerers, WSL2 now delivers the right amount of Linux: a real kernel running in a...

On a Windows box I reach for a Linux shell first — not because Windows tooling is broken, but because the Unix-style command line gives me the fastest, most portable path from idea to execution. That preference, which many readers will recognize from long years of using bash, zsh, or other...

Title: CVE-2025-53788 — What the WSL2 TOCTOU kernel vulnerability means for Windows users (deep technical briefing + practical guidance) Executive summary On August 2025’s Patch cycle Microsoft confirmed a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) kernel security fix identified as CVE‑2025‑53788...

For seasoned Windows users, the allure of constructing a tailored development environment is irresistible—especially in an age where applications, libraries, and containers sprawl unchecked, threatening the stability and cleanliness of one's daily driver system. This desire for isolation and...

In a move emblematic of the evolving relationship between Microsoft and the open-source community, Fedora Linux has officially joined the array of distributions available through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows. This noteworthy milestone, widely reported and confirmed by trusted...

Microsoft’s decision to open source the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) marks one of the most significant inflection points in its continuing journey toward openness and community-driven development. This move, revealed during the Build 2025 developer keynote, signals Microsoft’s renewed...

Fedora 42’s arrival as an official Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) distribution marks a significant milestone for both Fedora enthusiasts and the broader Windows open-source community. This integration brings some long-awaited legitimacy and convenience to users who have previously relied...

For Linux users who have been waiting for a seamless, officially supported Fedora experience within Windows 11, the arrival of Fedora 42 as an official Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution is more than just another technical milestone. It represents a pivotal point in the ongoing...

For years, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has bridged the gap between Microsoft Windows and Linux, serving as a vital tool for developers, sysadmins, and power users who require both ecosystems to coexist seamlessly. While distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, and others have...

Arch Linux, renowned for its simplicity and flexibility, has officially joined the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ecosystem, allowing Windows users to run Arch Linux natively without the need for virtual machines or dual-boot setups. This integration is the result of a collaborative effort...

Time is a tricky business in the digital age. Whether you're tracking the progress of networked devices or ensuring proper timestamps for logging events, having the correct time can make or break your day. Enter the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the unsung hero of time synchronization. If you're...

The first time you try to explain to your non-techie friends that you’re running Linux inside Windows—no, not in a VM; no, not with some arcane dual-boot, but with nary a reboot in sight—prepare yourself for some combination of blank stares and existential questions about the nature of operating...

If you’ve ever woken up at 3 a.m. in a cold sweat because your Ubuntu-on-WSL workload suddenly lost access to the GPU, you’re not alone—and if you’re a Windows 10 user, the latest optional update KB5055612 is here to play digital sandman for your nightmares. With the precision of a patch surgeon...