install Ubuntu on WSL

Here’s how you can install Ubuntu on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) in Windows 11:

Open PowerShell as Administrator and run:

wsl --install

If you want to install Ubuntu explicitly:

wsl --install -d Ubuntu

wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04

Restart your computer if prompted.
Launch Ubuntu from the Start Menu or by typing wsl in PowerShell.
On first launch, you’ll be asked to create a username and password for your Linux environment.

Once inside Ubuntu, run:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This ensures your packages are up to date.

👉 Tip: You can check which distros are available with:

wsl --list --online

Would you like me to show you a comparison table of Ubuntu versions (20.04 vs 22.04) so you can decide which one fits best for your workflow?

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