Microsoft has revealed that hardware-based video acceleration is now available in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This change brings several performance and efficiency gains to WSL. Microsoft has ...

Why it matters: The tiny Linux kernel hidden within Windows has grown, and is now a proper, stable part of the operating system thanks to the Microsoft Store integration. Updates will be easier and ...

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) continues to evolve with the release of WSL 2 version 0.0.2. This update introduces a set of opt-in preview features designed to enhance performance and ...

Running Linux on a Windows system opens up a world of possibilities for users who want to explore the power and flexibility of the Linux operating system. Whether you’re a developer, a system ...

Following the comparison between Linux and Windows 11 using AMD's recently released Ryzen 7 7800X3D, WSL2 was also tested against native Ubuntu. The performance was decent most of the time. Phoronix ...

I'm done with dual-booting.