Ubuntu Linux can now be installed directly from the Windows Store
News Vindovs / / December 19, 2019
Relationship between Windows and supporters of the free software has always been strained. But now, it seems, hostility and controversy have been left behind. In Microsoft made a sharp turn and became best friends Linux.
A few years ago, it was impossible to imagine. Ubuntu operating system appeared in the directory Windows Store applications. Now any user can join the free software world, without having to install a second operating system.
This option is available so far only users of Windows 10 test assemblies. But this fall should come out the next major update of the operating system, then install Ubuntu will be able to attend.
If you want to start using Linux on Windows 10 right now, then you must first enter the number of program participants Windows Insider. In addition, the need to open the "Control Panel» → «Programs and Features» → «Enable or Disable Windows components". Here, check the box «Linux subsystem for Windows (beta) 'and wait for the installation of additional system components.
In Microsoft's promise that Ubuntu will not remain the only free operating system that can be run in Windows 10 environments. Very soon it will join two other popular distributions - Fedora, and SUSE.
We hope that this news will please all our readers, regardless of whether they are fans of free software or not. Because ultimately this interaction is beneficial to both sides and will contribute to further development of both Windows, and Linux.