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Getting started with WSL

I recently started learning Linux operating system. I have a windows machine. I searched for what are the possible ways available to work with Linux. I ended up with more ways to install Linux and work with it. WSL is one of the simplest ways to get started with Linux on windows. So, I'll be sharing my learnings about WSL. It's obvious that to learn Linux one should have a Linux-based machine to work with and execute commands. There are four possible ways to get started with Linux. Possible ways to work with Linux Building a Linux-based computer which is quite expensive. I myself don't prefer to build a machine when I am a Student. Installing and using Linux in dual boot mode with your existing Windows using a virtual box. This is one of my preferred ways but it consumes more storage. So, this too fails. And the next way is to create instances in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure and using remotely. Also, there is no cost associated with it. Because major cloud platf...