Re:Run Linux Programs on DOS
by efdee on Sunday April 23, 2023 @12:55PM
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It's a subsystem of Windows, so a Windows subsystem. It's for running Linux. Hence, Windows Subsystem for Linux.
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Re:Run Linux Programs on DOS
by phloximaxi on Sunday April 23, 2023 @01:20PM
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Is it really a windows subsystem "for linux" or a windows subsystem "for running linux".
There is a big difference. Very bad naming.
WSL originally didn't run Linux, it performed system call mapping
Re:Run Linux Programs on DOS
by ElectricalUnion on Sunday April 23, 2023 @06:52PM
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"Yes"
It does both syscalls in linux style "for linux" programs (WSL1) and it also happens to be "for running linux" (WSL2).
Re:Run Linux Programs on DOS
by midoridensha on Sunday April 23, 2023 @09:10PM
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Microsoft has always been terrible at naming; it seems to be part of their DNA. The only time their products have good names is when they buy those products from someone else and keep the name (e.g., Powerpoint).
Clipchamp is a terrible name.
Re:Run Linux Programs on DOS
by marcodiego on Sunday April 23, 2023 @05:42PM
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So... "office for windows" refers to the windows you have on your office?
If following the WSL naming convention, it would be something like 'Windows Software for Offices'
No, just like Windows Subsystem for Linux doesn't refer to the Linux I have on my Windows Subsystem (whatever that would mean).
I don't get the confusion, to be honest. Do you also feel that "Windows driver for HP Deskjet" is a way to run Windows on your HP Deskjet?