WSL

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.