Introducing Linux GUI apps running on Windows using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

This video introduces how you can run Linux GUI apps directly on Windows using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

Full info can be found here:

[warrenhenning]

I would give _anything_ to jump in a time machine and release this as an April Fool's Day prank in 1999

[tanit]

Dude this is awesome. Also really appreciate the new school microsoft approach of using youtube, posting walkthrough videos and generally being agile AF. Nice work

[cowslaw]

This entire project was only so he could pull off a sick shred on the guitar. Awesome shredding and amazing update!

[xcalliburs]

This is what I've been waiting for.

[hbWinaero]

What a mind blowing change. Impressive!

[jocdiazm]

This is basically something that would skyrocket my procastination time using Linux Apps inside my windows. I love it.

[sps]

Great work guys. Thanks for all your hard work.
Also excited for Project Latte . Android Sub system should be next goal after stabilizing WSL.

[tekisasu]

Heck yes, built in display server *and* GPU passthrough, this is crazy awesome!

[nstalgia]

This is actually insane. WSL is already a great QoL improvement for my workflow, this makes it even better

[amalthomas]

This bad boy is gonna make virtualbox go off buisness. Keep up the good work.

[dbcatalyst]

You guys are awesome, with every release you are narrowing the gap between windows and linux.

I was ubuntu user and always miss the versatility of windows, But WSL is the life saver for me. Now, I am using windows and Linux in WSL and this is too cool 😍😍

[tobaadesanya]

This has to be one of the best developer videos I have ever watched! Way to go Microsoft!

[robinwilson]

It's impressive how well it runs. Installing the latest insider build now so I can test it out.

[chrismitchell]

Thank you for continuing to support and enhance this amazing feature of Windows 10!

[Syed-wjpj]

Dude!!! This is really cool! Really looking forward to what's next with WSL. I am hoping for WSL to become a little more gui.

[ravishankars]

One of the best additions to Windows in my opinion.

[carlerikkopseng]

This is the most exciting tech I have seen in ages. Very good, Microsoft!

[dmitriitokarev]

Awesome! Looking forward to USB support.

[broccoli]

Cool! Very nice that Microsoft is taking the approach to make developer's life easier. No more dual-booting machines. (Nice shirt by the way)

[UMBCkavi]

This is phenomenal and a great step forward for improving accessibility for ROS, Gazebo, and RViz. Thank you for all of your work at Microsoft! The only challenge is USB support for WebCams and external devices. This is the necessary comportment for robotics development. In fact, is there any existing workaround to resolve this issue? Can you please create tutorial of how to set up a WebCam with WSL2 and ROS?