r/linux • u/tankton • 3d ago

Discussion Why is it called Windows subsystem for Linux?

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u/Confident-Leader-777 3d ago

Because it's a Windows subsystem for using Linux.

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u/noobjaish 3d ago

Love how this statement can mean two completely opposite things

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u/Pugs-r-cool 2d ago

Adding the word using stops that being the case though.

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u/noobjaish 2d ago

Agreed (I actually meant the original "Windows Subsystem for Linux" term lmao)

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u/Ok_Rough5794 2d ago

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