Oracle Linux 8.5 now available through the Microsoft Store

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A new distribution of Linux is available through the Microsoft Store.

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What you need to know

  • Oracle Linux 8.5 is now available through the Microsoft Store.
  • Some IT admins and enterprise users prefer Oracle Linux over other Linux distributions because it supports containers and virtualization in a single offering.
  • Oracle Linux 8.5 installs through the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

The app listing for Oracle Linux 8.5 doesn't provide many details for those that don't already know how it differs from other distributions of Linux. Oracle's website is more helpful on that front:

An open and complete operating environment, Oracle Linux delivers virtualization, management, and cloud native computing tools, along with the operating system, in a single support offering. Oracle Linux is 100% application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Since Oracle Linux supports both containers and virtualization, it is considered a popular pick with enterprise users and those in IT.

When you download Oracle Linux 8.5, it installs on the Windows Subsystem for Linux. To launch Oracle Linux, you'll need to type "oraclelinux85" into the Command Prompt or click the app's icon in the Start menu.

We have a guide on how to install Linux WSL2 on Windows 10 and Windows 11 if you're new to using Linux on Windows.

Oracle Linux 8.5

Oracle Linux 8.5

Oracle Linux packs containers, virtualization, and more into a single offering. It's now available through the Microsoft Store.

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