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Rocky Linux 9.8 released with improved Image Builder

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:46:01 +0000

Rocky Linux, a popular enterprise Linux distribution, has been updated to version 9.8, bringing updated system packages and other changes. Read more...

Microsoft brings Ubuntu 24.04 and TLS 1.3 support to SQL Server 2025 Preview

Usama Jawad — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:12:01 +0000

SQL Server 2025 preview now supports dev and test workloads in Ubuntu 24.04, along with the TLS 1.3 protocol. Read more...

Windows 11's WSL 2 does fairly well against native Ubuntu, most of the time

Sayan Sen — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:16:01 +0000

Following the comparison between Linux and Windows 11 using AMD's recently released Ryzen 7 7800X3D, WSL2 was also tested against native Ubuntu. The performance was decent most of the time. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Free USB drives, Bing AI in Edge, and pirated Windows

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:36:02 +0000

Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about Microsoft handing out free USBs to Insiders, the integration of AI in even more Redmond products, and pirated Windows (!). Read more...

After Intel and AMD, Microsoft brings WSL2 custom kernel support to Arm

Sayan Sen — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:24:01 +0000

Microsoft released the latest version of WSL earlier today. This new release is bringing custom kernel support to WSL for ARM64 devices, a feature which previously worked only on Intel and AMD. Read more...

Windows Subsystem for Linux is now generally available in the Microsoft Store

Usama Jawad — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:22:01 +0000

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in the Microsoft Store has ditched the "Preview" tag and is now generally available for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. It has also become the default WSL experience. Read more...

Microsoft has chosen Linux distro Mariner as sole host OS for Xbox storefronts

Usama Jawad — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:12:02 +0000

Microsoft has tapped the Linux distro Mariner as its host OS of choice to power Xbox storefronts across console, PC, mobile, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It has successfully migrated PlayFab already. Read more...

Windows Subsystem for Linux 0.65.1 is now live for all Insiders

Usama Jawad — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 0.65.1 for all Windows Insiders. The update packs a bunch of new features and is scheduled for general availability soon. Read more...

With build 22518, Microsoft reminds all about its new WSL app in the Microsoft Store

Sayan Sen — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:24:02 +0000

Microsoft had released a WSL app on its store back in October. With the new Dev Channel build 22518, the firm has reminded everyone about the new app. The new build also brings some new changes. Read more...

Microsoft announces tools to measure browser performance on Android and Linux

Usama Jawad — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:12:02 +0000

Microsoft has introduced a new set of tools that can be used to measure system performance. The company has emphasized its utility as a way to measure browser performance on Android and Linux. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows builds, Halo from the other side, and living on the Edge

Usama Jawad — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:16:01 +0000

Microsoft had lots of stuff to announce this week including tons of Windows 10 and Windows 11 builds, a surprise drop for Halo Infinite Multiplayer, and enhancements to its Edge browser. Read more...

Microsoft releases WSL version 0.50.2 with a new logo and an updated Linux kernel

Usama Jawad — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:32:02 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out version 0.50.2 of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Preview, featuring a logo with a familiar mascot and an updated Linux kernel with lots of features and fixes. Read more...

Developer creates hack to run Google Play Store on Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 05:44:01 +0000

ADeltaX, a developer on GitHub, has apparently created a new script that will allow the Google Play Store to run on the Windows Subsystem for Android. The project is still a work in progress. Read more...

Windows 11 WSL 2 performs well enough vs the latest Ubuntu 21.10 but not always

Sayan Sen — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:38:01 +0000

Testing of Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) on Windows 11 shows competitive performance against Ubuntu 21.10 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. But, it also loses by a lot under certain scenarios. Read more...

Microsoft backports WSL2 to Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909, updates rolling out now

Abhay V — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:14:01 +0000

Microsoft announced that it is backporting WSL2 to Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909. Cumulative updates are rolling out now to bump 1903 and 1909 builds to 18362.1049 and 18363.1049, respectively. Read more...

Windows Terminal 0.10 adds mouse support for WSL

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new version of the Windows Terminal with a couple of new features. It now supports mouse input in Windows Subsystem for Linux apps, and you can duplicate the current pane. Read more...