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May 31, 2025 
Craig Loewen, who focuses on developer experiences for Microsoft’s Windows team, and Mads Torgersen, the lead designer for C#, dive into their projects at Microsoft Build 2025. They discuss the open-source release of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and its evolution, emphasizing its user-friendly integration with Linux. Mads shares insights into the design evolution of C#, touching on features like generics and AI integration. The conversation reveals the challenges of balancing innovation with user feedback in the ever-evolving landscape of programming languages.
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WSL's Fast Lightweight VM Architecture
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) runs a lightweight Linux virtual machine on Windows with fast startup.
- It integrates Windows filesystems and hardware like GPUs for a seamless developer experience.
Microsoft Uses WSL Widely
- The Minecraft team at Microsoft uses WSL to develop their game.
- Even Azure Linux kernel teams and Microsoft Surface Duo developers rely on WSL for Linux workflows.
Installing WSL and Ubuntu
- To install WSL and Ubuntu, open command prompt or PowerShell and type: wsl --install.
- You may need to reboot to enable virtualization; Ubuntu installs automatically after reboot.