MicroSoft’s App Store Welcomes Linux to their Subsystem
Microsoft recently offered the developers with more options on Windows 10 by introducing three unique versions of Linux OS - Ubuntu, SUSE and Fedora to the Windows App store. Ubuntu arrives in the Windows store, where else SUSE and Fedora are introduced to the Windows System for Linux (WSL).
It’ s a huge treat for the Windows users as Windows10 supports both Linux software and Windows software. It is easy to run on Linux apps on any Windows 10 device as all the three versions are available to install directly from the Windows store.
By introducing Ubuntu to Windows, the company makes it easier for the developers to install and run Windows and Linux apps side by side. The use of other Linux firms shows that Microsoft’ s deal with Canonical was a long-term investment in the Linux world.
New Windows 10 adds features to WSL: TCP socket and TPv6 improvements, Support for Unix socket and Net link socket, 24-bit color support and notify file change notifications. Microsoft generally sees WSL as a tool developers those who work on or open source projects. Build highlights WSL partnership works.
Quick details
The Quick details section contains helpful summary information, including the name and size of the download file and its date of publication.
Change language
In some cases, you'll see a Change language box, from which you can select a language other than English.Note that some downloads are not available in all languages.In addition, not all non-English downloads are accompanied by localized details pages.As a result, you may find English descriptions and instructions on pages for non-English downloads.
Download button or link
For each file listed, you will see a Download button or link in the Quick details section.Click this button or link to begin the download.
Overview
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System requirements
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You have two primary ways to find worldwide downloads:
Visit a Worldwide Download Center Site
In the footer of each page of the English Download Center site, you can click Worldwide downloads.
In the list, click a language.You will go to a Worldw
If you would like Microsoft to scan your computer and recommend updates, please see the preceding question.If you would like to search for specific downloads, start by using one of these methods.
To find products and downloads, in the navigation bar that appears across the center of the Download Center home page, click an icon.
To search more specifically for a product or download, on the menu bar displayed near the top of the page, click a menu name and then click a product or download.
To search by keyword, at the top of the page, in the Search Download Center search box, type the word or words you wish to search for.
On the download details page, click the Download button.
A dialogue box will open.Click the Save button.
You will be prompted to select a location for the download on your computer.Select an appropriate location, and click the Save button.
When the file has finished downloading, you will see a second dialog box.If you want to install the file immediately, click the Open button.This launches an installation wizard.
If you do not want to immediately install the file, click the Close button.When you are ready to install the file, double-click the file to launch the installation wizard.
Note: When you save a download file, make sure to save it to a location that you will remember when you are ready to install the download.We suggest creating a special folder on your desktop to which you always save downloads.Follow these steps to create such a downloads folder:
Right-click an unused area of your desktop.
Point to New, and then click Folder.
Give the folder a name, such as My Downloads.