WSL container is now available for public preview on Windows

The WSL container will bring Linux container development directly into Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

Windows Subsystem for Linux gives developers a compelling reason to stick with Microsoft - here's why

Changes to WSL make staying on Windows easier, especially for developers building or running Linux-based AI, container, or dev workloads.
Ars Technica

Microsoft closes 9-year-old feature request, open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux has become an important tool for developers and power users since it was introduced in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update back in 2016, giving them access to a ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux at Build 2025

Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows. This marks a milestone for a project ...