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This started as "Bash On Windows," got embiggened to WSL and now we're finally where it probably should have started; a tightly integrated VM running a genuine

This started as "Bash On Windows," got embiggened to WSL and now we're finally where it probably should have started; a tightly integrated VM running a genuine Linux kernel. This also obviates some of the shade that has been thrown at Microsoft's effort because this is no longer a reimplementation of the Linux kernel. So both technical and political improvements. I have few complaints.

earenndil 8y ago
What's wrong with re-implementing the linux kernel? Why would people not like that?
- topspin 8y ago
  > What's wrong with re-implementing the linux kernel? I don't know that there is anything wrong with it. I do know there are those that don't care to see Microsoft rehosting the Linux ecosystem on a proprietary kernel and have seen WSL as more 'embrace, extend, extinguish' behavior. One imagines that view must moderate some given that Microsoft is now relying on the genuine GPL licensed kernel. I believe I've hit my daily weasel word limit.