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Posted on: May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

How To Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

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Learn how to install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on your Windows Machine. This is part 1 of a video series to learn how to set up a development environment using WSL and a LAMP server.

Avoid dual boots and virtual machines. Use a full Linux installation inside of Windows. Use your windows apps and linux apps together, out of the box.

How to check your windows version:
1) WIndows key + r, type winver and hit enter

Install WSL On Powershell (as administrator), type

wsl --install

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