Windows Subsystem for Linux

This section assumes that you have permissions to install WSL. Your school might not allow it on their machines (e.g a laptop you are borrowing) since it can allow you to bypass tbe Windows Firewall in clever ways. But for you own machines at home, or your own personal device, WSL can get you started in Linux very quickly.

• Methods to Install Software Methods to Install Software
• Linux Linux is a free version competitor of Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS. Most web sites run on Linux today.

Links

• Windows Subsystem for Linux Documentation
• WSL 2 bypasses the Windows firewall

Courses

• How to install WSL2 on your laptop.