Why would someone use Windows Subsystem for Linux?

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  • winapps

    Run Windows apps such as Microsoft Office/Adobe in Linux (Ubuntu/Fedora) and GNOME/KDE as if they were a part of the native OS, including Nautilus integration.

    • True. But I'm quite the opposite. I would use Linux Subsystem for Windows instead. AKA, WinApps. That, and also PCI passthrough on top of my Linux host.

  • WSL-DistroLauncher

    Sample/reference launcher app for WSL distro Microsoft Store packages.

    • You can technically run any arbitrary distribution as WSL2, it's just not as simple as installing from an ISO. https://github.com/Microsoft/WSL-DistroLauncher

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    The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

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  • ArchWSL

    ArchLinux based WSL Distribution. Supports multiple install.

    • You can use other distros that are not in MS Store. I prefer Arch, so I found this repo on GitHub

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