Microsoft's new Azure Linux 4.0 is here, and it could replace Windows Server in the enterprise

Microsoft's Linux server distribution is now available as an ISO to install on your own server or virtual machine.

Microsoft previews Linux containers that run in Windows

Now not only can you run Linux from within Windows without third-party tools, but can do so within containers. Microsoft has ...

Azure Linux 4.0 launches with new container variant

Microsoft is fundamentally updating its cloud distribution Azure Linux. Version 4.0 relies on a modern base and increased ...

Kali Linux 2026.2 released with 9 new tools, NetHunter updates

Kali Linux 2026.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download, featuring 9 new tools and numerous Kali ...

You can now finally run Linux containers in Windows – without third-party tools

After being announced at Build 2026, Microsoft has made WSL containers available in public preview.
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My favorite Linux app didn’t exist on Windows—so I built a better one with Claude

I couldn’t wait any longer for the developer to port their Linux app to Windows—so I vibe-coded my own version.

Command Line Interfaces

Windows 11 provides a rich GUI, but it also supports various command line interfaces (CLIs) through a modern Terminal app.
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Microsoft Launches WSL Containers Public Preview With Docker-Like CLI and GPU Support

Microsoft has released WSL Containers in public preview, giving Windows developers a built-in way to build, run, and manage Linux containers without relying on Docker Desktop for many common workflows ...