Ubuntu on WSL¶
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) enables developers to run a GNU/Linux environment on Windows. The Ubuntu distribution for WSL is tightly integrated with the Windows OS, supporting features including remote development with popular IDEs and cross-OS file management. Ubuntu can be used as a terminal interface on Windows and can also launch Linux-native graphical applications.
Ubuntu Pro for WSL is an in-development automation tool for managing instances of Ubuntu on WSL. If you are responsible for a fleet of Windows devices, Pro for WSL will help you to monitor, customise and secure Ubuntu WSL instances at scale.
Ubuntu on WSL provides a fully-featured Ubuntu experience on Windows, suitable for learning Linux, developing a personal open-source project or building for production in an enterprise environment.
In this documentation¶
Start here and learn the basics of:
Follow guides for common tasks, such as:
Find technical information, including:
Build an understanding of:
Project and community¶
Ubuntu on WSL is a member of the Ubuntu family. It’s an open-source project that warmly welcomes community contributions, suggestions, fixes and constructive feedback. Check out our contribution guidelines on GitHub in order to bring ideas, report bugs, participate in discussions and much more!
Thinking about using Ubuntu on WSL for your next project? Get in touch!