<ul><li>Microsoft has decided to open source Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) after almost 10 years since its launch.</li><li>WSL allows running Linux distributions directly on Windows without needing a dual-boot setup or a separate virtual machine.</li><li>The open-sourced codebase is available on GitHub under the Microsoft/WSL repository, enabling users to download, build, and contribute to its development.</li><li>The move marks a significant shift in how WSL is developed and maintained, as it includes command-line entry points and binaries to enable Linux functionalities.</li></ul>

Microsoft Open Sources Windows Subsystem for Linux After 8 Years

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