> But I consider that also as a success to Linux... as that means that people who feel like home at Windows can also develop Linux Software, and that's the big

> But I consider that also as a success to Linux... as that means that people who feel like home at Windows can also develop Linux Software, and that's the big deal. The kind software development that WSL is allowing is already targeted towards the Linux servers. It does not increase the market share of Linux Servers at all, nor that of Windows Server. This is just an attempt by Microsoft to stem the flow of power users to Linux Desktop. WSL is effectively trying to kill the Linux Desktop. All the major Linux desktops (GNOME, KDE, etc) are making great strides in recent times because a lot focus is shifting to them due to the paper cuts Windows 10 has. The Linux software that need improving are the desktop userlands, and predictably WSL does not help that. For all the new and improved Microsoft "hearts" Linux talks, it just showed that it is still the same Halloween company. The even worse part is seeing all those twitter thought leaders behaving as if this is the greatest thing since sliced bread. For me personally, I am not doubting Stallman ever again.