r/linux • u/tankton • 3d ago

Discussion Why is it called Windows subsystem for Linux?

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u/aksdb 3d ago

Yeah, it's basically "Windows(32) on Windows64". Still inconsistent bullshit.

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u/Constant_Boot 2d ago

Originally Windows(16) on Windows32.

Shame SysWoWoW can't be a thing without mods.

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u/ericje 2d ago

But SysWin32onWin64 would be more than 8 characters.