> native linux env
What did you mean by this?
> about WSL: it's awfully slow
Uh... it's equally as fast as emulating a Linux kernel on MacOS. MacOS does not support Linux programs natively (or Linux-based Docker containers). It's kernel is not Linux-based, it's commands are not Linux-equivalent. Only BSD-based software has a native compatibility layer, and even that is notoriously hit-or-miss.
I was under the impression that WSL2 runs on the actual hardware with only the hypervisor as overhead, and so it should run nearly as fast as the real thing. I haven't noticed particularly slow performance, but it could just be that I haven't looked into it enough.
Re:Ask HN: Mac OS vs. Windows in 2022
by searchableguy on Sunday September 04, 2022 @09:51PM
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WSL 2 itself is fast but any GUI tooling around it is slow. Vscode for example needs to start a remote server inside wsl to do anything.
` about WSL: it's awfully slow `
But as far as I remember, something like WSL isn't even possible on a Macbook, right?
Can you elaborate on what makes Windows a dumpster fire? Windows 11 looks promising
macOS is the way to go if you want to get shit done, native linux env, smooth OS, fast file system
battery life and perf/watt is unmatched
the fact that microsoft had to ship a whole VM speaks volume about what you need nowadays to function: a proper linux env
about WSL: it's awfully slow