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WSL2 for Windows - numer_05 - 07-01-2019
If you don't know already there is a neat feature called Windows Subsystem Linux or WSL for short. This I have found a very good idea coming from Microsoft. Now they have rolled out WSL2 and probs been out for a while. At this moment in time... only Insider Builds via the Insider Program can use WSL2, but for an example of what this can do, Kali Linux has rolled out their own version. The reason why this is better than regular WSL is because of the virtualization features that they have added which allow more functionality and pretty much get a full working Linux Kernel. The latter means monitor mode, raw packets, etc. are possible now.
NOTE: I was not sure where this is supposed to go since I think it could have gone in several categories.
RE: WSL2 for Windows - Drako - 07-01-2019
Ahh that's what I was looking for. I saw someone using this a while back and I could never figure out what it was. Even though I just use a live boot I might try the new version out when it's possible.
RE: WSL2 for Windows - mothered - 07-01-2019
Quote:I was not sure where this is supposed to go since I think it could have gone in several categories.It's OS-related, so It's fine here.
I didn't know about this, so I'll look further Into It this afternoon.
Thanks.
RE: WSL2 for Windows - Tracefl0w - 07-01-2019
I can't imagine how much time they spent emulating the behavior of so many Linux system calls in the Windows context. I just wonder how the Linux kernel is communicating with the hardware. Still can't wrap my head around the fact that Microsoft will be shipping a Linux kernel with Windows as well. Seems like the year of running Linux on the desktop has finally arrived, It only took Microsoft to do it ironically.
RE: WSL2 for Windows - numer_05 - 07-01-2019
(07-01-2019, 08:54 PM)Tracefl0w Wrote: I can't imagine how much time they spent emulating the behavior of so many Linux system calls in the Windows context. I just wonder how the Linux kernel is communicating with the hardware. Still can't wrap my head around the fact that Microsoft will be shipping a Linux kernel with Windows as well. Seems like the year of running Linux on the desktop has finally arrived, It only took Microsoft to do it ironically.
Microsoft is pushing the limit of how long a tech company lasts. They either adapt and evolve or cease to exist.
RE: WSL2 for Windows - Tracefl0w - 07-01-2019
(07-01-2019, 09:13 PM)numer_05 Wrote:Interesting, it's either that or just a move to protect their business interests.(07-01-2019, 08:54 PM)Tracefl0w Wrote: I can't imagine how much time they spent emulating the behavior of so many Linux system calls in the Windows context. I just wonder how the Linux kernel is communicating with the hardware. Still can't wrap my head around the fact that Microsoft will be shipping a Linux kernel with Windows as well. Seems like the year of running Linux on the desktop has finally arrived, It only took Microsoft to do it ironically.
Microsoft is pushing the limit of how long a tech company lasts. They either adapt and evolve or cease to exist.