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Microsoft Open Sources Windows Subsystem for Linux, Invites Community to Shape Linux on Windows
Microsoft has announced at Build 2025 that the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source, with its code available on GitHub, inviting global developer collaboration to enhance Linux integration on Windows.
Windows Subsystem for Linux Adds Fedora as Officially Supported Distribution
Microsoft has announced official Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) support for Fedora Linux, starting with Fedora 42, enabling direct installation via command line.
Arch Linux Officially Lands on Windows Subsystem for Linux
Arch Linux has been officially integrated into WSL, available now for installation via command line following a community-driven development effort.
How to Find the Process for a Window on Windows, macOS, Linux
We show you how to identify the process behind any window on macOS, Windows, and Unix/Linux using Task Manager, Process Explorer, tasklist, Accessibility Inspector, and xprop.
FSF Urges Action Against Microsoft’s Windows 11 TPM Mandate: “Switch to Linux”
The Free Software Foundation challenges Microsoft’s TPM 2.0 mandate for Windows 11, urging users to adopt free alternatives like Linux.
Microsoft Updates Windows Subsystem for Linux with Better Distribution Support
WSL 2.4.8 improves modern Linux distribution handling on Windows, fixes key issues, and updates the Remote Desktop Client.
Bootkitty Emerges as First Linux-Focused UEFI Bootkit
Bootkitty's discovery marks the expansion of UEFI bootkit threats to Linux systems, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive security protocols.
Microsoft Rolls Out Azure Linux 3.0 Preview for AKS with Security and Performance Updates
Azure Linux 3.0 enters preview for on Azure Kubernetes Service v1.31, bringing updated components, stronger security, and developer-focused features.
Tech CEO’s AI Assistant Breaks Linux System in Attempted Admin Task
Buck Shlegeris, CEO of AI safety research group Redwood Research, had an unexpected encounter with the limits of AI automation when his custom-made assistant...
How to Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11
We show you how to install and update Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11 with the latest kernel and the Linux distribution of your choice.
Microsoft Windows Patch Causes Dual-Boot Failures for Linux Users
A recent security update from Microsoft has led to boot problems for users with dual-boot systems featuring both Windows and Linux, the company has...
Windows Subsystem for Linux Gets Memory, Storage, and Networking Improvements
The updates include significant improvements in memory, storage, and networking, and a dedicated graphical user interface (GUI)
Intel, Cloudera, and Others Join Forces under Linux Foundation to Innovate in Enterprise AI
Linux Foundation launches OPEA, an open-source platform for business AI tools. It brings together tech leaders to build interoperable generative AI systems
Microsoft Developer Uncovers Critical Backdoor in XZ Utils Affecting Multiple Linux Distros
Microsoft found a critical backdoor (CVE-2024-3094) in popular Linux compression tool XZ Utils.
Roblox Clarifies Its Stance on Linux and Steam Deck Compatibility Amid User Concerns
Roblox claims compatibility issues with Linux and Steam Deck are unintended side effects of their improved anti-cheat system
Windows 11 VMs Set to Benefit from Intel Thread Director on Linux Systems
Intel brings Thread Director boost to Windows 11 VMs on Linux, promising up to 14% performance jump.
Linux Creator Linus Torvalds Clashes with Google Engineer over Filesystem Inodes
Linux founder Linus Torvalds criticizes Google dev's suggestion on file system handling, sparking debate on inode usage.
Visual Studio Code Gains Linux-Dependent Windows AI Studio Extension
Microsoft's Windows AI Studio is a new set of tools and models for local generative AI development. It requires a Linux environment and Nvidia GPU
Major Linux Distributions Threatened by Root Access Exploit
The "Looney Tunables" flaw, stemming from a buffer overflow in the GNU C Library's dynamic loader, can grant root access, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Microsoft Updates Windows Subsystem for Linux with Important Features
Microsoft has announced its latest preview update for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) featuring enhancements such as autoMemoryReclaim.
