But which versions of Linux does it run?
What Is Windows Subsystem for Linux?
The following six Linux operating systems can be installed on WSL.
Several versions are available, each with various utilities preinstalled.
If the tools you’re looking for are unavailable, they can probably be installed.
It features several server applications, including PostgreSQL, Samba, and others.
The version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 for WSL is SP1.
Download:SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
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It delivers a complete Debian command line environment, giving you access to all the familiar Debian tools.
Download:Debian
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This is clearly a massive advantage to anyone whose daily work involves pen testing networked hardware.
Download:Kali Linux
Note that running Kali Linux with WSL can trigger antivirus warnings in Windows 10.
Ensure the software is fully permitted access via your security software for the best results.
An advantage to using Kali Linux is that it now ships with a desktop environment built in.
Download:openSUSE Leap 15.2
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Fedora Remix for WSL is a dedicated release of the open-source operating system.
Note, however, that it is released as a remix of the upstream Fedora Linux distribution for WSL.
Can You Install a Linux Desktop in WSL?
With a Linux operating system installed in WSL, you will have full access to the Linux terminal environment.
However, there is no desktop by default.
While something of a bump in the road to Linux integration on Windows, this is a straightforward process.
The example above shows LXDE running on Ubuntu in Windows 10 thanks to WSL.
You have a choice of desktop operating systems, Linux servers, and penetration testing OSs thanks to WSL.
This can then be accessed via VNC, providing the illusion of a physical Linux desktop running in WSL.
Not happy with the choices on offer with WSL?
Perhaps it’s time to consider installing Linux in a virtual machine.
