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# Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)


Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a Microsoft product, distributed as part of Windows 10 and Windows 11. It allows the user to run a Linux environment on the Windows machine, without the need for a traditional virtual machine or a dual boot setup.

> See more: [WSL documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about)