Microsoft has announced that it will no longer offer WSL as a separate, optional component of Windows. As a result, users can now run Linux GUI apps on Windows 10.

The Windows Subsystem for Linux is now an application rather than a Windows component, but it must be enabled to use the optional virtual machine platform. The app is now the default version, but you can still visit the release page on GitHub to see the latest WSL build and install it manually.

Windows 10 is a great operating system, and it’s getting better all the time. Windows 10 is a great operating system, and it’s getting better all the time. Craig Loewen, Windows Developer Platform Program Manager, made this statement in a blog post. ..

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now available in the Microsoft Store as a default installation. This makes upgrading to WSL much easier for current users, and speeds up the download of updates. ..