Run Linux GUI apps on the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) now supports running Linux GUI applications (X11 and Wayland) on Windows in a fully integrated desktop experience.

WSL 2 enables Linux GUI applications to feel native and natural to use on Windows.

  • Launch Linux apps from the Windows Start menu
  • Pin Linux apps to the Windows task bar
  • Use alt-tab to switch between Linux and Windows apps
  • Cut + Paste across Windows and Linux apps

You can now integrate both Windows and Linux applications into your workflow for a seamless desktop experience.

This is wild.

13 Comments

  1. 2023-10-17 6:35 pm
    • 2023-10-17 9:05 pm
      • 2023-10-17 11:29 pm
        • 2023-10-18 6:05 am
        • 2023-10-18 1:00 pm
          • 2023-10-18 1:07 pm
          • 2023-10-19 1:16 am
  2. 2023-10-17 7:09 pm
    • 2023-10-17 9:07 pm
  3. 2023-10-18 4:08 am
    • 2023-10-18 5:06 pm
  4. 2023-10-18 5:44 pm