From c9f628e8f6ae99fc774a37b985325c9f61447dca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: simchuck Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 09:23:22 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add reference to getting started with WSL on Windows 10 (#32805) * Add reference to getting started with WSL on Windows 10 For those who are interested primarily in learning the Linux command line, and currently using a Windows 10 installation. * fix: modified/fixed article links --- guide/english/linux/getting-started/index.md | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/guide/english/linux/getting-started/index.md b/guide/english/linux/getting-started/index.md index d0ee473861..1cce495730 100644 --- a/guide/english/linux/getting-started/index.md +++ b/guide/english/linux/getting-started/index.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Some other choices include: * [Debian](https://www.debian.org/) - Created with completely free software. Many popular, "easy to use" derivatives are based off of Debian. * [Arch](https://www.archlinux.org/) - An extremely customizable distribution. Not recommended for beginners. * [Gentoo](https://www.gentoo.org/) -* [Suse](https://www.suse.com/) +* [Suse](https://www.suse.com/) - One of the earliest distributions. ### Ubuntu One of the leading Linux distributions. It is also the perfect distro to begin your Linux journey. @@ -39,7 +39,6 @@ The Linux mint distro is based on the rock-solid Ubuntu base, it also uses the s Linux Mint Cinnamon is for this couple reasons a great start for people new to Linux world. - ## Installing Most Linux distributions are extremely easy to install, all information is shown between each step of the installation. @@ -76,5 +75,10 @@ pwd (Print Working Directory) - This command lists the directory you are current pwd ``` +## WSL +If you are only interested in learning to use the Linux command line, and currently working on a Windows 10 machine, you have the option of accessing a terminal through *Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)*. Check out articles below to get started down this path! +- [How to Get Started Using WSL in Windows 10](https://www.linux.com/blog/learn/2018/2/how-get-started-using-wsl-windows-10 "How to Get Started Using WSL in Windows 10") +- [How to Install WSL on Windows 10](https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001879.htm "How to Install WSL on Windows 10") + #### More Information -- ["The Linux Command Line" By William Shotts](http://linuxcommand.org/tlcl.php) +- ["The Linux Command Line" By William Shotts](http://linuxcommand.org/tlcl.php)