Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.6.2 Pre-Release released
Microsoft has put out a beta version of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.6.2, which is now ready for testing.
The WSL lets you run your Linux command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly on Windows without having to set up a traditional virtual machine or dual boot. This lets users use both their Linux and Windows environments without any problems.
There have been several important changes in this new version that will make it easier for users to use and work better overall. One important new feature is detailed GitHub Copilot instructions for WSL development. This feature will give developers the tools they need to make the most of WSL.
The wslg module has also been updated. It now uses the wslinfo --vm-id command instead of environment variables. This change is meant to make things work better and cut down on possible problems.
There are also several bug fixes and improvements in the new release. For example, a fix has been made for the problem with unbound local errors in create-release.py. This makes sure that users can deploy their WSL instances without running into any unexpected problems.
Also, the debug shell will now automatically restart whenever the user leaves it. This will make it easier to use while developing and fixing problems. Additionally, the logging system has been improved to include more options for keeping track of VM creation events.
Other important changes are updates to the Microsoft .NET and AppSDK NuGet packages and better ways to handle socket operations that might fail for a number of reasons. The release also has a number of small fixes and improvements that are meant to make the overall experience better and more reliable.
The new WSL 2.6.2 pre-release has many exciting updates and fixes that are meant to make developers more productive and make the system work better overall.
Microsoft/WSL Release 2.6.2
What's Changed Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for WSL development by @Copilot in #13352 wslg: update to latest version which uses wslinfo --vm-id instead of env var by @benhillis in...
