WSL
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Windows子系统Linux
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Also known as: Windows Subsystem for Linux, WSL2
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) runs a Linux environment on Windows without a full traditional VM — popular with developers.
Real-World Example
Opening an Ubuntu terminal on Windows via WSL to run git and ssh as on Linux.
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