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WSL
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**What is Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)?**

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run a Linux file system, Linux command-line tools, and GUI apps directly on Windows, alongside your traditional desktop apps.

**Prerequisites**

- Windows 10 or Windows 11

**Installation**

1. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt as Administrator (right-click → Run as administrator).  
2. Enter: wsl --install
3. restart your your terminal
4. Open the command prompt again and type wsl and hit Enter. 


WSL stores your Windows drives in the /mnt folder, with the name of the drive as a subfolder.