Security News > 2019 > May > Microsoft Windows 10 will get a full built-in Linux Kernel for WSL 2
2019-05-07 10:33
Yes, you heard me right. Microsoft is taking another step forward to show its love for Linux and open source community by shipping a full Linux kernel in Windows 10 this summer. No, that doesn't mean Microsoft is making its Windows 10 a Linux distro, but the company will begin to ship an in-house custom built Linux kernel later this year starting with the Windows 10 Insider builds. <!--
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