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Whether you're a seasoned pro or the noobiest of noobs, you've found the right place for Linux support and information. With a dedication to supporting free and open source software, this community aims to ensure Linux fits your needs and works for you. From troubleshooting to tutorials, practical tips, news and more, all aspects of Linux are warmly welcomed. Join a community of like-minded enthusiasts and professionals driving Linux's ongoing evolution.

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I am trying to install wsl2 on my windows 10 desktop for learning linux, and this is where i got stuck. How to move ahead ? (cdn.nord.pub)

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I simply opened the power shell on my windows computer and gave the command wsl --install.

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[–] ATPA9@feddit.org 13 points 1 month ago

If you want the true linux experiance, boot up a vm with the distro you want to try and go from there. You don't need the console for much these days if you don't want to.

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