Fedora Linux Joins the Windows Subsystem for Linux Officially

Fedora Project has announced the official availability of Fedora Linux on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), marking a significant expansion of Fedora’s ecosystem.

Starting with Fedora 42, users can now seamlessly integrate Fedora’s cutting-edge tools and development environment directly into Windows via WSL’s tar-based architecture.

This integration empowers developers and enthusiasts to leverage Fedora’s robust package management and software repositories while maintaining compatibility with Windows workflows.

Installing Fedora Linux on WSL is streamlined for simplicity. Users can initiate the installation by executing the command wsl –-install FedoraLinux-42 in a Windows terminal or PowerShell session.

Upon completion, launching the distribution with wsl –d FedoraLinux-42 triggers a first-time setup sequence.

During this process, users are prompted to create a username, which is automatically added to the wheel group, granting administrative privileges via sudo without requiring a password by default.

This design choice prioritizes ease of use while ...