Windows 10: Fun with the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Brink · Jul 22, 2016

At Build 2016, Microsoft introduced to the world the Windows Subsystem for Linux (Beta) [WSL], which enables developers to run native Ubuntu user-mode console binaries through the Bash shell in Windows 10. If you’re in the Windows Insider program, you’ve had the opportunity to try out this feature using the latest Windows Anniversary Update Insider Builds.

Web developers are used to making difficult choices on which tools and libraries they can use based on the operating system they’re actively working on. The WSL was designed and built by the Windows Kernel Team and delivered in partnership with Canonical, to help Windows 10 developers use the rich Linux developer ecosystem and tools alongside the great tools they are already using in Windows, without having to boot into another operating system or VM. This is definitely a “by developers, for developers” Windows 10 feature, specifically designed to remove a bit of friction from developers’ daily workflow.

In this post, I’m going to show you a few of the features of WSL that I personally find very interesting, as well as point you to some resources to help you learn more. First, I’ll show the integration of staple commands like ssh for working with Linux servers and devices. Second, I’ll demonstrate the ability to use Bash scripting to automate tasks in a very natural way. Third, I’ll have a little fun with the great command-line compilers, other tools and the *nix compatibility offered, and play a little NetHack. Finally, I’ll show you the ability to use existing Python and other scripts available on the web.

Windows is my primary operating system and development environment, and has been since Windows 3.0 on my first 286. Nevertheless, I’ve always had Linux servers or devices kicking around my place. From IoT devices such as the Raspberry Pi and dedicated router/gateway devices to Minecraft servers, they tend to collect on the shelves and corners in my office. One thing I always need to do is manage and configure these Linux computers easily from my main workstation...
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cereberus · Jul 22, 2016

This is a good article but not really for newbies though.

:)

SubhojeetBose · Jul 22, 2016

cant install gcc in ubuntu in linux subsystem

sir,

i have successfully updated to anniversary edition and opened linux subsystem. but it is unable to download anything in the linux subsystem. for example i wanted to download gcc in the linux subsystem but it is unable to connect to the server and is just
trying to connect.

i had upgraded my windows just for the reason of built in linux if it just could'nt download simple stuffs like gcc then what is the use. is there any solution to this problem please reply.

Andre Da Costa · Jul 22, 2016

bash on ubuntu on windows missing

Well, you can try disabling the Windows 10 Subsystem for Linux:

Press Windows key + R

Type: optionalfeatures.exe

Hit Enter

Scroll through the list then uncheck: Windows 10 Subsystem for Linux

Click OK, then restart if prompted

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