You open sourced WSL. What does that mean?
Presented by Craig Loewen from Microsoft Developer, this video discusses the open sourcing of WSL and what developers can explore and build with the newly available code.
You open sourced WSL. What does that mean?
Presenter: Craig Loewen (Microsoft Developer)
Microsoft has open sourced the core components of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This significant update lets developers and enthusiasts:
- Inspect and Learn: Access the core code that enables features such as starting virtual machines, mounting file systems, GPU access, and managing interrupts on Windows via WSL.
- Contribute: The community is now able to review, suggest improvements, and contribute directly to the WSL codebase on GitHub (WSL Repository).
- Transparency: Open sourcing gives more visibility into the internals of how Linux runs on Windows, promoting greater openness and collaboration.
Key discussion points include:
- What open sourcing WSL means practically for developers and IT professionals.
- Opportunities for building new features, customizing behaviors, or simply understanding how WSL operates under the hood.
- How the change could accelerate innovation around virtualization and Linux integration on Windows.
Whether you are a developer, an open source advocate, or new to WSL, this video helps you understand why this step matters and how you can get involved.
Useful Resources
Next Steps
- Explore the codebase
- Participate in discussions and pull requests
- Build your own projects using or extending WSL
What will you build with open source WSL?