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Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL2 Deep Dive
In this video, I will try to answer some questions related to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, that I have got after posting my previous video:
What distributions are supported by WSL?
The official ones can be listed using:
wsl --list --online
The unofficial ones can be searched using Microsoft Store.
Where is located the WSL Ubuntu instance?
Given the basic installation, the actual files are in a virtual disk named ext4.vhdx, typically find it under: %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Packages\Canonical...\LocalState\ext4.vhdx. Your %userprofile% is typically something like C:\Users\username.
How do I access files in WSL2 from Windows?
To access files in WSL from Windows, use the \\wsl$\Ubuntu path (or whatever your distribution is named).
How do I access files in my Windows machine from WSL2?
If you are in Ubuntu and need access to a file on a Windows drive (e.g. C:), then you'll find those are (by default) auto-mounted for you:
ls /mnt/c
How to perform an offline install of a Linux distribution:
download the appx bundle package from:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual?source=recommendations
then in your PowerShell terminal execute the command:
Add-AppxPackage .\distribution_name.appx
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🌸 How to Archive, Compress and Extract Files Using the tar Command on Linux
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🌸 Linux - How to split larger files into smaller parts
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🌸 Linux commands : Top
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#wsl2 #wsl #linux
Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL2 Deep Dive
In this video, I will try to answer some questions related to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, that I have got after posting my previous video:
What distributions are supported by WSL?
The official ones can be listed using:
wsl --list --online
The unofficial ones can be searched using Microsoft Store.
Where is located the WSL Ubuntu instance?
Given the basic installation, the actual files are in a virtual disk named ext4.vhdx, typically find it under: %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Packages\Canonical...\LocalState\ext4.vhdx. Your %userprofile% is typically something like C:\Users\username.
How do I access files in WSL2 from Windows?
To access files in WSL from Windows, use the \\wsl$\Ubuntu path (or whatever your distribution is named).
How do I access files in my Windows machine from WSL2?
If you are in Ubuntu and need access to a file on a Windows drive (e.g. C:), then you'll find those are (by default) auto-mounted for you:
ls /mnt/c
How to perform an offline install of a Linux distribution:
download the appx bundle package from:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual?source=recommendations
then in your PowerShell terminal execute the command:
Add-AppxPackage .\distribution_name.appx
🌸 Support channel & make donation :
paypal.me/aminenina/10
🌸 Subscribe for more videos :
Youtube: youtube.com/user/aminosninatos
🌸 Follow me On Social Media
Facebook : facebook.com/aminosninatos
***********************************************************************
🌸 Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL2 Commands
youtu.be/mO3Cqb9zYPM
🌸 This Little Trick Will Prevent You From Messing Up With Your Application Database
youtu.be/BdFo21oxKgw
🌸 PIP The Package Manager for Python
youtu.be/aO7o2fMKWx0
🌸 How to read Crystal Disk Info
youtu.be/N3tUXypxNYk
🌸 How To Monitor the Health of Your Hard Drive in Linux using SMART
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1z9R...
🌸 Linux iotop: Monitor your disk Input/Output
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWG4v...
🌸 How To use the “du” (Disk Usage) Command in Linux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA4bM...
🌸 How To View Manipulate System Logs In Linux Using Journalctl Command
youtube.com/watch?v=NE-fT-Fwvgw&t=3s
🌸 How To Sync And Backup Files In Linux Using Rsync Command
youtube.com/watch?v=aIMbg7vG6Rg&t=10s
🌸 Linux cURL Command Tips and Tricks
youtube.com/watch?v=hA3BAALWFJI
🌸 Linux tail and multitail commands
youtube.com/watch?v=QnPyWNyCn-U
🌸 Linux How To view Log Files
youtube.com/watch?v=CEYhs_9L01M&t=2s
🌸 How To use the History Command On Linux
youtube.com/watch?v=RkxIWlypB-s
🌸 Tips and Tricks How To manipulate Text Files on Linux
youtube.com/watch?v=Zk9M1w55XO0
🌸 How to Archive, Compress and Extract Files Using the tar Command on Linux
youtube.com/watch?v=8j-ZzOfbclM&t=2s
🌸 Linux - How to split larger files into smaller parts
youtube.com/watch?v=DaC5AWjmQXk
🌸 Linux commands : Top
youtube.com/watch?v=RM7ck63mcHQ
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#wsl2 #wsl #linux
