The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) enables the start of a Linux system and the use of Linux applications under Windows. Performance can also be improved with a new kernel.

Then use the below command to check once again the current kernel version on your system. $ uname -rs. Below is the output generated using the above command. Latest kernel 5.16 on Linux. Now you have ...

Now, in version 2004, Microsoft is saying that the Linux kernel—again, an optional feature—will be separate, and sent to your PC via Windows Update if you’ve enabled WSL2. Subsequent updates ...

No, it's not April Fools' Day. Windows Subsystem for Linux is getting a notable upgrade, new architecture and a real Linux kernel to compliment it.

Microsoft is removing its Linux kernel from the Windows OS image with Windows 10 20H1/2004 and instead will deliver it via Windows Update. Written by Mary Jo Foley, Senior Contributing Editor ...

Microsoft is releasing its next major update to Windows 10 today. It includes a built-in Linux kernel and big changes to Cortana. Microsoft’s digital assistant now has a more conversational UI ...

Microsoft updates WSL kernel to version 6.6, the latest LTS release. The updated Linux kernel means there are fewer out-of-tree patches. The latest version of WSL is currently only available as ...