WSL brings Linux to Windows. ## install WSL is easy enough to enable from a [[PowerShell]] terminal (enable Execution Policy if needed). Simply run ```bash wsl --install ``` ## set up account ```PowerShell wsl.exe -d Ubuntu ``` A prompt will say `Create a default Unix user account:` and suggest an account name. Accept the default by hitting enter or pick a different account name. Then enter a password (note the password will not show when typing). You'll be asked to retype your password. You should be looking at a screen like this  Confirm your password (press Enter) and you are now in WSL! > [!Tip]- Additional Resources > - [TechWtihCost | Install Windows Subsytem for Linux (WLS)](https://youtu.be/gTf32sX9ci0?si=00t27SX_l9qtb1En) > - [NetworkChuck | Linux on Windows ](https://youtu.be/vxTW22y8zV8?si=yfR6xvXhgPZeoVpM)