Security News > 2022 > November > Windows Subsystem for Linux generally available via Microsoft Store
Microsoft announced today that the Store version of Windows Subsystem for Linux is generally available for Windows 10 and 11 customers.
Following customer requests, all Windows 10 users can now use Linux GUI apps after updating to the Microsoft Store version.
"Today the Windows Subsystem for Linux in the Microsoft Store is dropping its"Preview" label and becomes generally available with our latest release," Windows Developer Platform Program Manager Craig Loewen said.
"In response to the WSL community's requests, WSL in the Store will now also be available on Windows 10 in addition to Windows 11. So, Windows 10 users will also be able to enjoy all of the latest features for WSL, including systemd and Linux GUI app support!".
The latest generally available version is rolling out to seekers on systems running Windows 10 21H1 and later or Windows 11 21H2 and later, with the November 2022 updates installed.
Microsoft released WSL in 2018 as a compatibility layer allowing Windows users to run Linux binaries on their computers natively, using PowerShell or a Windows 10 command prompt.
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