

WSL 2 is the most recent and fastest version, and it includes full Linux kernel and system call compatibility. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 1 bridges the gap between the operating systems by utilizing a translation layer.

By configuring the Linux subsystem in Windows 10, you can install and run various Linux distribution (distros) such as Ubuntu, OpenSuse, SUSE Linux, and Fedora. As a result of this, Linux can now be run on Windows as well. Microsoft and Canonical, the creator of Ubuntu Linux, have formed a collaboration. This article will show you how to add the Linux shell to your Windows Terminal. Starting with the Windows Update, Windows Terminal includes the ability to connect to a Linux shell. Windows Terminal is a terminal emulator for Windows 10 that provides convenient access to multiple command-line tools such as Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL.
