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Windows Subsystem for Linux

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Overview of the Windows Subsystem for Linux technology.

To develop Windows Subsystem for Linux, you need these headers:

For programming guidance for this technology, see:

Enumerations

 
WSL_DISTRIBUTION_FLAGS

The WSL_DISTRIBUTION_FLAGS enumeration specifies the behavior of a distribution in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

Functions

 
WslConfigureDistribution

Modifies the behavior of a distribution registered with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
WslGetDistributionConfiguration

Retrieves the current configuration of a distribution registered with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
WslIsDistributionRegistered

Determines if a distribution is registered with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
WslLaunch

Launches a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) process in the context of a particular distribution.
WslLaunchInteractive

Launches an interactive Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) process in the context of a particular distribution.
WslRegisterDistribution

Registers a new distribution with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
WslUnregisterDistribution

Unregisters a distribution from the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).