Microsoft has officially open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Windows as a developer-friendly platform. This move allows developers to access, modify, and contribute to the WSL codebase, encouraging a more collaborative and transparent development environment.
Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux, ushering in a new era of developer collaboration
By open-sourcing WSL, Microsoft empowers developers to customise the subsystem to their specific needs, fix bugs faster, and add new features. This openness is expected to lead to improved performance, better integration with Linux services, and a more robust toolset for developers working across platforms.
WSL could never have been what it is today without its community. Even without access to WSL’s source code, people have been able to make major contributions that lead to what WSL is now. This is why we’re incredibly excited to open-source WSL today. We’ve seen how much the community has contributed to WSL without access to the source code, and we can’t wait to see how WSL will evolve now that the community can make direct code contributions to the project.
The developer community has long advocated for WSL to be open-source. With the code now available on GitHub, a surge in community contributions is anticipated. Developers can now participate directly in the evolution of WSL, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of its user base.
Looking Ahead
The open-sourcing of WSL represents Microsoft’s commitment to embracing open-source principles and supporting the developer community. As WSL continues to evolve with community involvement, it is poised to become an even more powerful tool for developers seeking the versatility of Linux within the Windows ecosystem.
For more details on the open-source release of WSL, you can read the official announcement on the Windows Developer Blog.
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