Windows Subsystem for Linux lets users run Linux environments within the Windows operating system.
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14 alternativesWayland / X Server
vsStartup Launcher
Wayland / X Server vs Startup Launcher
How do Wayland / X Server and Startup Launcher compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Wayland / X Server | Startup Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | WSLg adds support for Wayland and X server scenarios to the Windows Subsystem for Linux. | Distrod installs Linux distributions in WSL 2 and includes an automatic startup feature. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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