Microsoft has announced that the company will include an in-house custom-built Linux Kernel in Windows. This implementation is the first time that the Linux kernel will be included as a component in Windows to underpin the newest version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) -- WSL2. We are excited to be able to share the result and look forward to the new and interesting ways in which you will use WSL." As for security, the WSL kernel will be built using Microsoft's CI/CD systems and serviced through Windows Update that is transparent to the user. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft to ship Linux Kernel in Windows" and "Microsoft reduces Copilot AI integrations on Windows 11".
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We are excited to be able to share the result and look forward to the new and interesting ways in which you will use WSL." As for security, the WSL kernel will be built using Microsoft's CI/CD systems and serviced through Windows Update that is transparent to the user.
Our coverage of Microsoft to ship Linux Kernel in Windows includes: "Microsoft to ship Linux Kernel in Windows"; "Microsoft reduces Copilot AI integrations on Windows 11"; "Microsoft to end Adobe Flash support for Windows 10 in July". Each article provides unique insights and information.