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Running Linux Apps on Windows - How and Why?

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to run Linux applications on Windows using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and explore the possibilities it offers. This course covers the state-of-the-art integration of Linux on Windows, including using Windows Terminal, Docker, and various technical demonstrations. The course teaches skills such as setting up WSL, working with Linux distributions on Windows, utilizing Docker containers, and running Linux GUI applications. The teaching method includes live demos and technical explanations. This course is intended for developers and tech enthusiasts interested in leveraging the capabilities of both Linux and Windows operating systems on a single platform.

Syllabus

Introduction
Questions
About Scott
Context
Windows Terminal
Windows Console
Console Terminal and Shell
Powershell
Exit
Terminal
Python
Console and Terminal
Console Host
Windows Terminal Customization
Default Terminal
Virtual Machines
Editing Settings
Python Patches
How to get Windows Terminal
Windows Subsystem for Linux
HyperV
WSL
Ubuntu
VMMem
WSL1 vsWSL2
Import and Export
Syscalls
File Systems
Windows Explorer
Why
Architecture
Is sigwin a Windows binary
wslg architecture
aptget
can wslg access the gpu
wslg emulator
nuno
file system performance
docker containers
steve burns
vmware
vcode server
dual dual booting
sudo app
Linux virtual machine
Docker for Windows
Linux distros for Windows
emacs
gpu drivers
W Linux
Cuda
Windows Batch Files
Drop Existing VM
Set up a Cluster
Update Ubuntu
xterm
portability issues
Linux GUI apps
Conclusion

Taught by

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

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