5 ms·

Is it really a windows subsystem "for linux" or a windows subsystem "for running linux". There is a big difference. Very bad naming.

• rkeene2 3y ago
  WSL originally didn't run Linux, it performed system call mapping
• ElectricalUnion 3y ago
  "Yes" It does both syscalls in linux style "for linux" programs (WSL1) and it also happens to be "for running linux" (WSL2).
• midoridensha 3y ago
  Microsoft has always been terrible at naming; it seems to be part of their DNA. The only time their products have good names is when they buy those products from someone else and keep the name (e.g., Powerpoint).
  • Dalewyn 3y ago
    Clipchamp is a terrible name.