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You're not seeing the big picture. If Windows can do Windows apps and also 90% of what Linux developers use Linux for, what need is there ever for Linux on the

You're not seeing the big picture. If Windows can do Windows apps and also 90% of what Linux developers use Linux for, what need is there ever for Linux on the desktop? MS marketing may be trumpeting their love for open source but WSL2 is a actually a brilliant bit of jujutsu[0] on Microsoft's part. [0] I use this word specifically because it's a martial art about using an opponent's strength against themselves. MS's use of Chrome as the basis for their new browser is another example of this.

mmcconnell1618 6y ago
Microsoft saw developers flock to Mac OS/X where they had a true terminal and could also run line of business apps like Office. I was at several Microsoft developer conferences where 90% of the machines were MacBook Pros and I know that didn't make Microsoft leadership happy. I believe the Surface line was a direct response to that along with WSL. Someone in Redmond realized they couldn't beat Linux so now comes the embrace.