Setup Linux environment in windows 10

date: 02/09/2020

Linux on windows

This is my first experience with Linux OS although I am not running it seperatly but I think it is a good start for transition toward the open software. The setup is quit easy. I will go demonstrate each step below.

setup

- First you need to put your windows on developing mode

Fig01 Fig-01:windows settings

Fig02 Fig-02:Update and Security

Fig03 Fig-03:For Developers

- Enable Linux env for windows

Fig04 Fig-04:control Panel

Fig05 Fig-05:programs

Fig06 Fig-06:windows features

Fig07 Fig-07:windows subsystem for Linux

Note: after this steps you have to restart your machine.

  • Install an Linux terminal

Fig08 Fig-08:Microsoft store

Fig09 Fig-09:Ubunutu

Fig10 Fig-10:Ubunutu installation

Fig11 Fig-11:Linux terminal

Fig12 Fig-12: There are other options available in Microsoft store please go and check which terminal is suitable for you.