How to add Linux apps to Windows in just one easy step

Let’s face it: Not everyone wants to futz with Linux. But within Windows, playing around with Linux is becoming easier and easier—enough that you can get up and running with little more than a single command. In seconds, you can download, run, and even pin powerful Linux apps to your Windows desktop.Instead of installing Linux within a partition or virtual machine, Windows uses the Windows Subsystem for Linux, added way back in 2016 as part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. You’ll hear more about this at the Microsoft Build conference this week, as Microsoft encourages developers to run Windows alongside WSL for development and even general use. It’s not exactly the same as running Linux in a virtual machine, but it’s getting closer and closer.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/3619882/how-to-add-linux-apps-to-windows-in-just-one-easy-step.html#tk.rss_all

Creato 4y | 25 mag 2021, 15:21:09


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