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Microsoft finally moves the WSL2 kernel onto a more modern LTS release, but you'll have to install it yourself right now
Big jump Microsoft is finally moving WSL2 away from its aging kernel with the first release of a new 6.6 LTS that can be built and installed right now ahead of it being rolled in by default.
The new WSL Settings app is shown off, but config file fans need not worry
New stuff Microsoft has given us our first look at the new WSL Settings app, along with some additional info on how it will work, and some additional features coming to WSL very soon.
WSL and Windows 11 are getting better integrated, including a sweet new way to manage your distros
Microsoft <3s Linux Amid all the talk of AI at Microsoft Build, the existing developer favorite, WSL, is getting some neat new features to make it better integrate with Windows.
'Oh Frick Go Back' is a new app (by a Linux dev, gasp) that saves you from Microsoft's 'comically bad' Windows 11 Start menu and its intrusive ad campaign
NO ADS!! A programmer who uses Linux as her daily driver recently develop a neat tool that keeps ads at bay on Windows 11.
Popular terminal tool you could use on Windows and WSL is no more, but there are already some great alternatives
So long Popular CLI tool, Neofetch, is no more on either Linux or Windows, with the developer archiving the project on GitHub. But there are alternatives you can already use.
Manjaro Linux gaming handheld is the biggest Steam Deck challenger yet
Steam Deck challenger A new Manjaro Linux gaming handheld will be launching soon and will be the first direct competitor to the Steam Deck.
Windows 11 looks to be getting a key Linux tool added in the future
Sudo A leaked build of Windows Server gives us a glimpse at a sudo command for Windows 11 that seems to be planned for the future.
Switching from Windows 11 to Linux or Mac always gets attention, so why not when it's in reverse?
Switcheroo People are quick to talk about ditching Windows 11 for Linux or Mac, so we're taking time to celebrate a story where the opposite happened.
