wslthe subsystem that allows Linux distributions to run natively on Windows is no longer considered a technology in preview after the “preview” label is removed, so as of version 1.0.0 it can be considered a stable-stage product.

Yes, what was released recently, officially and as can be verified in the WSL GitHub repository, is version 1.0.0. Make no mistake though, because 2019 saw the release of WSL 2, so what is considered stable is version 1.0.0 of WSL 2. We know it’s a little confusing, but we think you now fully understand what the Redmond giant has done.

At the news level, we are not expecting a particularly powerful start. In addition to removing the label previewfrom now on “use override v generator.early to prevent the socket /tmp/.X11-unix is removed on boot” and “no pty is created for systemd to fix the problem of timing out on boot”.

WSL running on Linux graphics applications with WSLg.

The WSL seems to have evolved in small steps and that’s okay one of the main components with which Microsoft intends to keep developers from migrating to the Linux desktop. Here, fields such as the impact of artificial intelligence, where the use of a Linux desktop at the host level has become standard, along with NVIDIA graphics.

In short, WSL 2 version 1.0.0 is available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Microsoft’s technology has gained features and better support over time, until be able to currently run Linux graphical applications using WSLgalthough the company recommends installing graphics drivers to enable WSL virtual graphics.

Aside from what it’s capable of and what its status is, WSL is causing quite a bit of debate among users, with some saying it’s a great value for Windows and others saying it’s a move Microsoft has embraced and expanded. There’s also debate over whether or not it’s been a success among developers, another scenario in which the public is once again divided.