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  Access the Ubuntu terminal on Windows with WSL. Develop cross-platform applications and manage IT infrastructure without leaving Windows.
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        <h1>Ubuntu on WSL</h1>
        <p>Install a complete Ubuntu terminal environment in minutes on Windows with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).</p>
        <p>
          Access the Linux terminal on Windows, develop cross-platform applications, and manage IT infrastructure without leaving Windows.
        </p>
        <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/p/ubuntu/9pdxgncfsczv"
           class="p-button--positive">Download from the Microsoft Store</a>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted"
             href="/tutorials/install-ubuntu-on-wsl2-on-windows-11-with-gui-support#1-overview">Install Ubuntu on WSL&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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        <h2>Deploying WSL at your company?</h2>
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          We help companies achieve a seamless integration with their WSL deployments. Contact us to learn more about how we support enterprises on the Windows Subsystem for Linux.
        </p>
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          <a href="/wsl/contact-us"
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        </p>
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      <h2>What you never thought was possible on Windows</h2>
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            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Editors</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Run your choice of Linux text editors, including vim, emacs, and nano</p>
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        </li>
        <li class="p-matrix__item">
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            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Servers</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Spin up Node.js, install your dependencies with npm, and start testing your web app</p>
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            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Development</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Install compilers and libraries from the Ubuntu repository, maintained by Canonical</p>
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        </li>
        <li class="p-matrix__item">
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            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Systemd</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Develop and run service applications and use snap packages to run popular workflow tools</p>
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        </li>
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            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Containers</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Work with LXD and Docker containers on Windows</p>
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        </li>
        <li class="p-matrix__item">
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            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Scripting</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Automate Linux and Windows tasks with advanced bash scripting</p>
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        </li>
        <li class="p-matrix__item">
          <div class="p-matrix__content">
            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Network hardening</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Leverage Linux security tools to test and harden your network</p>
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        </li>
        <li class="p-matrix__item">
          <div class="p-matrix__content">
            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Data</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Crunch big numbers with tools for R and Python</p>
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        </li>
        <li class="p-matrix__item">
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            <h3 class="p-matrix__title p-heading--4">Kubernetes</h3>
            <p class="p-matrix__desc">Build, test, and deploy Kubernetes clusters on Windows</p>
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        </li>
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      <h2>Why Ubuntu WSL?</h2>
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        <h4>The Best of Ubuntu</h4>
        <p>
          WSL gives you access to a full Ubuntu terminal environment. Develop cross-platform applications and manage IT infrastructure without leaving Windows.
        </p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted"
             href="/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners#1-overview">Take our command line for beginners tutorial&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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        <h4>Data Science</h4>
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          NVIDIA Data Science Stack lets you maximise the performance of your Data Science and Machine Learning projects on top of native Windows NVIDIA drivers.
        </p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted"
             href="/tutorials/enabling-gpu-acceleration-on-ubuntu-on-wsl2-with-the-nvidia-cuda-platform#1-overview">Learn how to enable GPU acceleration with NVIDIA CUDA&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
        </p>
        <p>
          <a href="/engage/ubuntu-wsl-for-data-scientists"
             class="p-link--inverted">Ubuntu WSL for Data Scientists&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
        </p>
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        <h4>Web Development</h4>
        <p>
          Develop in WSL using native Windows IDEs including VS Code and IntelliJ. Use containers to improve your workflow and benefit from full NodeJS and Ruby support.
        </p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted"
             href="/tutorials/working-with-visual-studio-code-on-ubuntu-on-wsl2#1-overview">Learn how to use VS Code with Ubuntu on WSL&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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        <h4>Develop Graphical Applications</h4>
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          Develop and preview web and graphical applications on Linux using WSLg. Create multiplatform graphical applications using popular open source development frameworks like Flutter or React Native.
        </p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted"
             href="/tutorials/install-ubuntu-on-wsl2-on-windows-11-with-gui-support#1-overview">Learn how to run graphical apps with Ubuntu on WSL&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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        <h4>Cross Platform Development</h4>
        <p>
          Create and test your CI/CD pipelines locally on an Ubuntu WSL instance. When ready, publish to a cloud production environment running Ubuntu VMs.
        </p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted" href="https://youtu.be/DmfuJzX6vJQ">Discover how to easily access “Kubernetes on Windows with WSL2” in our webinar</a>
        </p>
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        <h4>Security</h4>
        <p>
          Achieve the same first-class, out-of-the-box, compliant security
          that is synonymous with Ubuntu.  With long-term support releases,  you'll have five years of security patches and updates.
        </p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted" href="/about/release-cycle">Read more about the Ubuntu lifecycle and release cadence&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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        <h4>Manage IT Infrastructure</h4>
        <p>From the same workstation, manage mixed Linux and Windows infrastructure both on-prem and across public clouds.</p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-link--inverted" href="https://youtu.be/50bokFFOvtA">Learn from our community members and experts at the WSLConf&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
        </p>
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        <h4>Enterprise support</h4>
        <p>
          Ubuntu is certified on WSL through close collaboration with Microsoft. Enterprise support is provided for Ubuntu from Azure to Windows workstations creating a seamless operating environment.
        </p>
        <p>
          <a class="p-button js-invoke-modal" href="/wsl/contact-us">Get in touch</a>
        </p>
      </div>
    </div>
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      <h2>Getting Started with Ubuntu WSL</h2>
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            <h4 class="p-heading-icon__title">Docs</h4>
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        <h3 class="p-heading--4">
          <a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WSL">Check out the Ubuntu docs for more information</a>
        </h3>
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        <h3 class="p-heading--5">An introduction to numerical computation applications using Ubuntu WSL</h3>
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        <h3 class="p-heading--5">WSL: Partnering with Canonical to support systemd</h3>
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        <h3 class="p-heading--5">
          Ubuntu Summit 2022 | The Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL Latest updates and future improvements
        </h3>
      </div>
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