Learn from Linuxbeast how to integrate Linux using WSL 2 into your Windows machine for enhanced functionality and productivity.
Exploring the powerful combination of Windows and Linux has never been easier, especially when it comes to developing in a Linux-based environment while still using Windows. With Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2 (WSL 2) and Visual Studio Code (VSCode), you can enhance your development workflow significantly. This guide helps you to interlink VSCode with … Read more
Managing AWS resources through the command line becomes much easier when you have AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) v2 installed on your system. Here is a step-by-step guide to installing AWS CLI v2 on an Ubuntu 22.04 machine running on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2. Prerequisites Step 1: Open WSL Terminal Firstly, launch your … Read more
In the world of Python development, having the flexibility to switch between different Python versions is crucial. This not only allows developers to stay up-to-date with the latest language features but also ensures compatibility with different projects. In this guide, we will explore two popular methods for managing Python versions on Ubuntu: update-alternatives and pyenv. Method 1: Using … Read more
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful feature that allows users to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on Windows. However, one challenge that arises is handling .Zone.Identifier files, which are attached to files downloaded from the internet as part of Windows’ security measures. What are Zone Identifier Files? Zone identifier files are alternate data streams … Read more
Developers often need to manage multiple Node.js versions on their systems to work on different projects or ensure compatibility with specific applications. Fortunately, with the help of Node Version Manager (nvm), switching between Node.js versions in your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Ubuntu environment is simple. This guide will help you set up and make … Read more
Are you eager to run Ubuntu alongside your Windows 10 system? With the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2, you can easily achieve that, for more details WSL 2 was introduced in Windows 10 version 2004. This guide will walk you through the steps to install either Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 in WSL 2 on … Read more