Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Requirements

• Windows 10.

Windows subsystem for Linux is a feature that allows you to utilise some linux commands and command line tools.

WSL is enabled by default on later versions of Windows 10.

Tip

You can test whether WSL is installed by opening 'Windows PowerShell' and typing wsl.

Enabling WSL

1. Open 'Turn Windows features on or off'
   
2. Scroll down and tick the 'Windows Subsystem for Linux' option.
   
   Click OK
3. Wait for the installation to finish then restart your computer.

What Next?

• Set up your SSH config file.