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It's a subsystem of Windows, so a Windows subsystem. It's for running Linux. Hence, Windows Subsystem for Linux.

• phloximaxi 3y ago
  Is it really a windows subsystem "for linux" or a windows subsystem "for running linux". There is a big difference. Very bad naming.
  • rkeene2 3y ago
    WSL originally didn't run Linux, it performed system call mapping
  • ElectricalUnion 3y ago
    "Yes" It does both syscalls in linux style "for linux" programs (WSL1) and it also happens to be "for running linux" (WSL2).
  • midoridensha 3y ago
    Microsoft has always been terrible at naming; it seems to be part of their DNA. The only time their products have good names is when they buy those products from someone else and keep the name (e.g., Powerpoint).
    • Dalewyn 3y ago
      Clipchamp is a terrible name.
• marcodiego 3y ago
  So... "office for windows" refers to the windows you have on your office?
  • efdee 3y ago
    No, just like Windows Subsystem for Linux doesn't refer to the Linux I have on my Windows Subsystem (whatever that would mean). I don't get the confusion, to be honest. Do you also feel that "Windows driver for HP Deskjet" is a way to run Windows on your HP Deskjet?
  • kevingadd 3y ago
    If following the WSL naming convention, it would be something like 'Windows Software for Offices'