Half the tutorials online assume you're not on Windows, and that used to mean you had the wrong machine. Windows now ships a free feature that runs real Linux right beside it, built into Windows 10 and 11.

In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn:

  • Why Linux Tools Keep Showing Up in Windows Tutorials
  • What WSL Actually Is
  • The Real Difference Between WSL 1 and WSL 2
  • Installing It in One Command
  • How Linux and Windows Share Your Files
  • What You Can Actually Do With It
  • Where It Breaks and What to Watch Out For
  • How WSL Fits Into Azure and Microsoft 365
  • The Short Version and a Question for You


Simply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters.

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