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WSL/about.md

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title: An overview on the Windows Subsystem for Linux
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description: Learn about the Windows Subsystem for Linux - what is WSL, what can you do with WSL, what is WSL 2?
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title: About Windows Subsystem for Linux
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description: Learn about the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the different versions and ways you can use them.
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keywords: BashOnWindows, bash, wsl, windows, windowssubsystem, gnu, linux
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ms.date: 07/21/2020
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# What is the Windows Subsystem for Linux?

WSL/compare-versions.md

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title: Comparing WSL 2 and WSL 1
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description: Compare version 1 and version 2 of the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Hint- version 2 runs an actual Linux kernel and has faster performance speed, but WSL 1 works better if your working across BOTH Windows and Linux file systems.
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keywords: BashOnWindows, bash, wsl, windows, windowssubsystem, gnu, linux, ubuntu, debian, suse, windows 10, UX changes, WSL 2, linux kernel, network applications, localhost, IPv6, Virtual Hardware Disk, VHD, VHD limitations, VHD error
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# Comparing WSL 2 and WSL 1
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# Comparing WSL 1 and WSL 2
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The primary goals of updating the Windows Subsystem for Linux to a new version are to **increase file system performance** and support **full system call compatibility**.
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# Release Notes for Windows Subsystem for Linux
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## Build 20175
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For general Windows information on build 20175 visit the [Windows blog](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/07/22/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-20175/).
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* Adjust default memory assignment of WSL2 VM to be 50% of host memory or 8GB, whichever is less [GH 4166].
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* Change \\\\wsl$ prefix to \\\\wsl to support URI parsing. The old \\\\wsl$ path is still supported.
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* Enable nested virtualization for WSL2 by default on amd64. You can disable this via %userprofile%\\.wslconfig ([wsl2] nestedVirtualization=false).
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* Make wsl.exe --update demand start Microsoft Update.
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* Support renaming over a read-only file in DrvFs.
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* Ensure error messages are always printed in the correct codepage.
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## Build 20150
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For general Windows information on build 20150 visit the [Windows blog](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/06/17/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-20150/).
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### New Feature: Windows / Ubuntu Interoperability
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Windows binaries can now be invoked directly from the WSL command line. This gives users the ability to interact with their Windows environment and system in a way that has not been possible. As a quick example, it is now possible for users to run the following commands:
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$ export PATH=$PATH:/mnt/c/Windows/System32
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$ notepad.exe
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More information can be found at:
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