Microsoft‘s Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) keeps growing in power and influence. The most recent addition is Fedora 42, which marks the initial official release of this distribution on the WSL platform.
I use the term ‘latest’ as it was officially released a couple of weeks back, albeit quietly. Now, Microsoft has shared a blog post to announce its launch publicly.
“It’s exciting news! We are thrilled to share that Fedora Linux has been added to the official list of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions. The Fedora Project has leveraged WSL’s new tar-based architecture to create WSL images, starting with Fedora 42.”
Fedora has now aligned with established operating systems like Ubuntu and Debian, along with new entrant, Arch Linux, by endorsing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Setting it up is a breeze; all you need to do is input this command in PowerShell:
(Note: The original text uses the term “joins” which can be replaced with “aligns with” or “has now supported”, and “fellow newcomer, Arch Linux” could be rephrased as “new entrant, Arch Linux”)
wsl –-install FedoraLinux-42After a sneak peek phase, the full version of this software is now accessible for everyone to employ. We’ve had chances to utilize Fedora on WSL before, as third-party solutions were provided earlier. However, this new offering stems directly from our official team.
I personally prefer Fedora and have set up its distribution as my default for WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). If you’re transitioning from Ubuntu or Debian, the shift won’t be too dramatic, but there are some key differences. Instead of APT, it employs the DNF package manager, and it has an additional benefit: compatibility with Red Hat RPM packages.
The Fedora development team efficiently makes it simple to install the most recent editions of widely-used software development tools, keeping them up-to-date.
Additionally, Microsoft provides details about ongoing efforts to enhance the Fedora user experience within WSL, such as fine-tuning hardware acceleration for graphical applications.
For newcomers, an initial step I suggest taking is creating your own DNF configuration. This allows for fine-tuning to enhance its speed and customize it according to your specific requirements.
As a starting point, refer to the complete documentation. Here’s a simplified illustration based on my own configuration (though it’s quite fundamental). To create one tailored to your needs, you can locate the file in question at /etc/dnf/dnf.conf.
# see `man dnf.conf` for defaults and possible options
[main]
gpgcheck=True
installonly_limit=3
clean_requirements_on_remove=True
best=False
skip_if_unavailable=True
fastestmirror=True
max_parallel_downloads=10
defaultyes=TrueIf you’re currently utilizing Fedora or if you decide to give it a spin, feel free to share your experiences in the comments section!
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2025-05-07 15:43