Microsoft may be making it easier to install Linux distros in Windows 11 with a new UI for WSL

While Windows Subsystem for Linux is widely recognized as being one of Microsoft most impressive achievements in recent times, WSL is not without its flaws. Now in its second iteration, WSL makes it possible to install Linux distros within Windows 11 but it has a major obstacle that is stopping it gaining mass appeal -- it remains a text-based tool. But this could be about to change. Microsoft is exploring the possibility of introducing a new GUI to simplify the installation and management of distros. See also: Over on the Dev Home GitHub repository, the problem faced by many would-be… [Continue Reading]