How to Install Ubuntu 20.04 on WSL
This guide shows how to install Ubuntu 20.04 on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). Before installing a WSL Linux distribution you should have already enabled WSL on your computer.
How to Unregister a Linux Distro in WSL
If you want to remove a Linux distro from your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installation, you can use the wsl --unregister <distro-name>
How to Set Default WSL Distribution
To set your default Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution, get the Linux distro name by running wsl -l -v, then run wsl -s to set the new default WSL distro.
Change Git Remote URL to SSH from HTTPS
This post is a guide on how to change Git from using SSH to HTTPS for authentication. Using SSH for your version control system is more efficient as we do not have to enter a password every time we need to contact the remote repository.
Setup SSH Keys in WSL
Setting up SSH keys on Windows is generally done via OpenSSL or Putty. We can set this up and have quick authentication to places like GitHub or Bitbucket.
“Config Lock Failed Operation not Permitted” – Git
When attempting to clone a git repository on a linked folder within Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), I encountered the following error message:
Create a Link Between Local Windows Files and WSL
The ln command in Linux is used to create a link between files. This is useful for sharing files between your local machine and WSL.
Access Local Files from Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Accessing local Windows files from a WSL distro can be achieved by navigating to the /mnt/c/ directory in your WSL Linux machine, or you can enter WSL from any Windows directory within a terminal.
Reinstalling a WSL Disto
This post is a guide on how to reinstall WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) via command. This may be useful if you are looking to clear down and start a up fresh WSL instance, treating it as a throw-away environment.
Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux (with Ubuntu 18.04)
WSL allows Windows users to develop and run applications within a GNU/Linux environment. Previous to this feature release we needed VM’s or a dual boot setup.
