Windows Subsystem for Linux lets users run Linux environments within the Windows operating system.
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Startup Launcher vs winevdm
How do Startup Launcher and winevdm compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Startup Launcher | winevdm |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Distrod installs Linux distributions in WSL 2 and includes an automatic startup feature. | winevdm runs 16-bit Windows applications on 64-bit systems, including older Windows software. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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